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SeaBridge Investment Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Summit, NJCRD 108681Updated

SeaBridge Investment Advisors is an investment adviser based in Summit, NJ, registered with the SEC since 1997. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations and other investment advisers. Its regulatory assets under management total $771 million, as filed on 3 June 2026.

201
Clients
$2.73M
AUM per individual client
11
Advisory staff
2
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 3 June 2026SEC record

Services and clients

SeaBridge Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.

SeaBridge Investment Advisors reports 201 clients. They include 123 high-net-worth individuals, 62 individual clients, and 7 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($771M across 482 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients201 clients
Assets$771M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)31%4%
High-net-worth individuals61%62%
Pension and profit-sharing plans1%1%
Charitable organizations2%21%
Other investment advisers<1%11%
Other client typesCorporations and other businesses3%1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
62
Regulatory AUM
$31M
AUM share
4.0%
Avg. per client
$500K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
123
Regulatory AUM
$474M
AUM share
61.5%
Avg. per client
$3.86M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$8.46M
AUM share
1.1%
Avg. per client
$2.82M
Charitable organizations
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$161M
AUM share
20.9%
Avg. per client
$32.2M
Other investment advisers
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$85.7M
AUM share
11.1%
Avg. per client
$85.7M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
7
Regulatory AUM
$10.5M
AUM share
1.4%
Avg. per client
$1.5M

Total

Clients
201
Regulatory AUM
$771M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
2
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
1–10

SeaBridge Investment Advisors fees and minimums

SeaBridge Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
Flat fee based on the scope and complexity of the engagement, not to exceed $300,000 annually, set by case-by-case agreement.

Who owns SeaBridge Investment Advisors

Christopher Hohlstein owns 25% to 50% of SeaBridge Investment Advisors. The leadership team of SeaBridge Investment Advisors includes Chief Operating Officer Nicole Goberman and Chief Financial Officer Adrian Morffi. It has 12 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 12 employees
  • 11 in advisory functions
  • 11 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC· the adviser
  • Christopher Hohlstein

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 25% to 50% of Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC
  • Adrian Morffi

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC
  • Howard Chin

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC
  • Matthew Falkowski

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC
  • Nicole Goberman

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC

Growth and acquisitions

SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $402M (April 2021) to $771M (June 2026); clients rose from 93 to 201 and employees from 9 to 12.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
SeaBridge Investment Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
June 2026$771M201122
March 2025$610M194122
March 2024$434M110112
July 2023$375M106112
March 2022$422M113102
April 2021$402M9392

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, SeaBridge Investment Advisors has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Georgia and New Jersey.

Listed office addresses by state

New Jersey · 1 listed address

  • 450 Springfield Ave., Suite 301, SummitHQ

Other business names

SeaBridge Investment Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Seabridge Private Wealth

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC
Headquarters
450 Springfield Ave., Suite 301, Summit, NJ 07901-2610
SEC file
801-55009
Structure
New Jersey LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

SeaBridge Investment Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($703M, 91%) and Morgan Stanley ($67.9M, 9%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. SeaBridge Investment Advisors has custody of $95.2M in client assets for 68 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$771M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $703M91%
  • Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC · New York, NY · $67.9M9%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (59%) and funds (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $692M across 188 positions; the largest are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac (4.4%), Apple Inc. (3.7%) and Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (3.4%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks59%
  • Funds33%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash7%

Reported 13F holdings

$692M
Reported 13F value
188
Positions
31.7%
In the 10 largest
+17.0%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac · Sponsored ADS4.4%
  2. Apple Inc.3.7%
  3. Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Mtg-bkd Secs ETF3.4%
  4. Micron Technology Inc.3.3%
  5. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A3.3%
  6. iShares TR · 7-10 YR Trsy BD3.2%
  7. Janus Detroit Str TR · Henderson Mtg2.9%
  8. iShares TR · Pfd And Incm Sec2.9%
  9. Seagate Technology Hldngs PL2.4%
  10. Microsoft Corp.2.3%

Together, the ten largest are 31.7% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 17 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does SeaBridge Investment Advisors have?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors has 201 clients and manages $771 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 123 high-net-worth individuals, 62 individual clients, and 7 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 June 2026

What services does SeaBridge Investment Advisors offer?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does SeaBridge Investment Advisors use?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $703M and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (New York, NY), with $67.9M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 June 2026

How many financial advisors does SeaBridge Investment Advisors have?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 11 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 SeaBridge Investment Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 59% exchange-traded equities, 33% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns SeaBridge Investment Advisors?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ direct owners are Adrian Morffi, Howard Chin, Matthew Falkowski, Christopher Hohlstein and Nicole Goberman, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 June 2026

How does SeaBridge Investment Advisors get paid?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Is SeaBridge Investment Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, SeaBridge Investment Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 3 November 1997. Its CRD number is 108681 and its SEC file number is 801-55009.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 June 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact SeaBridge Investment Advisors?

SeaBridge Investment Advisors’ main office is at 450 Springfield Ave., Suite 301, Summit, NJ 07901-2610. Its phone number is 908-273-5085. Its website is seabridge.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 3 June 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 3 June 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. SEABRIDGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC, submitted 3 June 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 108681.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 6 April 2021 to 3 June 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 17 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC, website.

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