Private Capital Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Private Capital Advisors reports 270 clients. They include 180 individual clients, 76 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.28B across 270 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 67% | 3% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28% | 93% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 180 | $35.9M | 2.8% | $200K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 76 | $1.19B | 92.8% | $15.6M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $722K | 0.1% | $722K |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $35.3M | 2.8% | $8.83M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 9 | $20.8M | 1.6% | $2.31M |
| Total | 270 | $1.28B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 180
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.9M
- AUM share
- 2.8%
- Avg. per client
- $200K
- Clients
- 76
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.19B
- AUM share
- 92.8%
- Avg. per client
- $15.6M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $722K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $722K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.3M
- AUM share
- 2.8%
- Avg. per client
- $8.83M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.8M
- AUM share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.31M
Total
- Clients
- 270
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.28B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Private Capital Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Investment management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Private Management and Consulting Group, Inc. owns 75% or more of Private Capital Advisors and is in turn owned by Suzanne Andrews (25–50%) and Ashley Andrews (25–50%). The leadership team of Private Capital Advisors includes President Matthew Andrews and Chief Compliance Officer Ellen Scambia. It has 6 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Matthew AndrewsPresident & Secretary
- Ann TorregrossaVice President of Operations
- Ellen ScambiaChief Compliance Officer
- Robert AndrewsManaging Director
- Vincent AndrewsManaging Director
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Matthew Chase Andrews
- Vincent Stephen Andrews JR
Staff
- 6 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Private Capital Advisors, Inc.
Private Management and Consulting Group, Inc.
Control person · since January 1997
- Owns 25% to 50% of Private Management and Consulting Group, Inc.
Suzanne Andrews
Control person · since January 1997
- Owns 25% to 50% of Private Management and Consulting Group, Inc.
Ashley Andrews
Control person · since January 1997
- Owns 75% or more of Private Capital Advisors, Inc.
Private Management and Consulting
Control person · since January 1997
Private Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.4× from $541M (March 2021) to $1.28B (March 2026); clients rose from 206 to 270 and employees were 6 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.28B | 270 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $1.01B | 256 | 6 | 2 |
| April 2024 | $794M | 250 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $614M | 245 | 6 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $719M | 229 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $541M | 206 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Private Capital Advisors has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Connecticut and Florida.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, DarienHQ
Florida · 1 listed address
- 205 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Private Capital Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820
- Website
- privatecapitaladv.com
- Phone
- 347-960-4520
- @private-capital-advisors
- SEC file
- 801-61877
- Founded
- 1997
- Structure
- New York corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Private Capital Advisors uses Pershing ($1.22B, 97%) and J.P. Morgan ($44M, 3%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Private Capital Advisors has custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $1.22B97%
- J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC · New York, NY · $44M3%
At year end, Private Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (78%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.14B across 76 positions; the largest are Lilly Eli & CO (43.2%), Apple Inc. (6.7%) and Alphabet Inc.-cl A (5.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks78%
- Funds1%
- Cash3%
- Other19%
- Private holdings19%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.14B
- Reported 13F value
- 76
- Positions
- 74.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +30.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Lilly Eli & CO43.2%
- Apple Inc.6.7%
- Alphabet Inc.-cl A5.8%
- Palo Alto Networks Inc.4.1%
- Nvidia Corp.3.3%
- Energy Transfer LP2.5%
- Caci Intl Inc. Class A2.4%
- Tesla Inc.2.2%
- Microsoft Corp.2.1%
- Ershares Private-public CrossoETF2.1%
Together, the ten largest are 74.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Private Capital Advisors have?
Private Capital Advisors has 270 clients and manages $1.28 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 180 individual clients, 76 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Private Capital Advisors offer?
Private Capital Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Private Capital Advisors charge?
Private Capital Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Investment management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Private Capital Advisors use?
Private Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $1.22B and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (New York, NY), with $44M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Private Capital Advisors have?
Private Capital Advisors has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Private Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Private Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 78% exchange-traded equities, 19% other, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar). The 19% other category is described as: Private Holdings.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Private Capital Advisors?
Private Capital Advisors is owned through a holding company by Suzanne and Ashley Andrews. Its direct owners are Private Management and Consulting Group, Inc. (75% or more) and Private Management and Consulting (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Private Capital Advisors get paid?
Private Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Private Capital Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Private Capital Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 20 March 2003. Its CRD number is 125771 and its SEC file number is 801-61877.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Private Capital Advisors?
Private Capital Advisors’ main office is at 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820. Its phone number is 347-960-4520. Its website is privatecapitaladv.com.