Clients
Sound Point Capital Management serves 161 clients, 142 of them pooled investment vehicles. The average client has about $230 million with the firm.
- Pooled investment vehicles142 clients95%
- Insurance companies13 clients3%
- OtherBusiness development companies, Corporations and other businesses2%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment companies | 1 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Business development companies | 1 | $601,782,366 | 1.6% | $601.8M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 142 | $35,142,449,957 | 95.0% | $247.5M |
| Insurance companies | 13 | $946,581,608 | 2.6% | $72.8M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4 | $289,647,472 | 0.8% | $72.4M |
| Total | 161 | $36,980,461,403 | 100% | $229.7M |
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- Share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $0
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $601,782,366
- Share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $601.8M
- Clients
- 142
- Regulatory AUM
- $35,142,449,957
- Share
- 95.0%
- Avg. per client
- $247.5M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $946,581,608
- Share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $72.8M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $289,647,472
- Share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- $72.4M
Total
- Clients
- 161
- Regulatory AUM
- $36,980,461,403
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $229.7M
What it does
Sound Point Capital Management provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets, fixed fees, performance-based fees and other arrangements.
Sound Point Capital Management advises 52 private funds.
Nearly all assets ($36.98B across 158 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5 across 4 accounts are not. 69% of clients are outside the U.S., and 5 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Stocks3%
- Exchange-traded equities2%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds36%
- Cash12%
- Other49%
- Bank loans49%
Custodians
Sound Point Capital Management’s client accounts are held mainly at Bank of New York Mellon, with 2% of managed assets, and Northern Trust, with 1%. Sound Point Capital Management has custody of client assets.
- Bank of New York MellonBank of New York Mellon · New York, NY · $840.6M2%
- Northern TrustNorthern Trust · New York, NY · $287.7M1%
- All other custodians$35.85B97%
Ownership and leadership
SPC Consolidator LLC owns 25% to 50% of Sound Point Capital Management.
- Owns 25% to 50% of Sound Point Capital Management, LP
SPC Consolidator LLC
Control person · since December 2020
- Owns 75% or more of SPC Consolidator LLC
Stephen Ketchum
Control person · since December 2020
- Owns 25% to 50% of Sound Point Capital Management, LP
Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc.
Control person · since July 2023
- Owns 75% or more of Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc.
Assured Guaranty LTD.
Control person · since February 2004
- Owns 10% to 25% of Sound Point Capital Management, LP
Blue Owl GP Stakes II (a) LP
since March 2017
- Owns 50% to 75% of Blue Owl GP Stakes II (a) LP
Dyal U.S. II LLC
Control person · since December 2013
- Owns 75% or more of Dyal U.S. II LLC
Blue Owl GP Stakes II Offshore Investors LP
Control person · since December 2013
- Owns 25% to 50% of Blue Owl GP Stakes II (a) LP
Blue Owl GP Stakes II US Investors LP
Control person · since September 2013
Blue Owl GP Stakes II GP LLC
General partner · Control person · since May 2021
Blue Owl GP Stakes GP Holdings LLC
Managing member · Control person · since May 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Blue Owl GP Stakes GP Holdings LLC
Blue Owl Capital Carry LP
Control person · since May 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Blue Owl Capital Carry LP
Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP
Control person · since April 2025
- Owns 25% to 50% of Blue Owl Capital Carry LP
Blue Owl Capital GP LLC
Control person · since May 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Blue Owl Capital GP LLC
Blue Owl Capital GP Holdings LLC
Control person · since November 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Blue Owl Capital GP Holdings LLC
Blue Owl Capital Inc.
Control person · since November 2021
- Owns 5% to 10% of Sound Point Capital Management, LP
Charles Davis
since October 2014
- Owns 5% to 10% of Sound Point Capital Management, LP
Stephen Friedman
since October 2014
Leadership
- Daniel FabianGlobal Chief Financial Officer
- Sarah SeelausChief Operating Officer
- Andrea SayagoChief Compliance Officer
- James CareyMember, Board of Managers
- Vincent DarpinoGeneral Counsel
- Charles DavisLimited Partner
- Stephen FriedmanLimited Partner
- Stephen KetchumManaging Partner
- Thomas NewberryChief Credit Officer
- David WermuthLimited Partner
- Nicolas ZerbibLimited Partner
Staff
- 200 employees
- 85 in advisory functions
- 9 soliciting firms
Fees
Sound Point Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees (other than subscription fees), performance-based fees and other.
Sound Point Capital Management’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Sound Point Capital Management has 5 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.
California · 1 listed address
- 580 California Street, San Francisco
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 411 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Florida · 1 listed address
- 205 Datura Street, West Palm Beach
New York · 1 listed address
- 375 Park Avenue, 34th Floor, New YorkHQ
Registration details
- Legal name
- Sound Point Capital Management, LP
- Headquarters
- 375 Park Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10152
- Phone
- 212-895-2280
- Website
- www.soundpointcap.com
- SEC file
- 801-72515
- Structure
- Delaware limited partnership
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does Sound Point Capital Management have?
Sound Point Capital Management has 161 clients and manages $37 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 142 pooled investment vehicles, 13 insurance companies and 4 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Sound Point Capital Management offer?
Sound Point Capital Management provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Sound Point Capital Management use?
Sound Point Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Bank of New York Mellon (New York, NY), with $840,624,170 and Northern Trust (New York, NY), with $287,728,964. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Sound Point Capital Management have?
Sound Point Capital Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 200 employees, and 85 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 Sound Point Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sound Point Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 49% bank loans, 36% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 12% cash and equivalents, 2% exchange-traded equities and 1% non-exchange-traded equities. It advises 52 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sound Point Capital Management?
Sound Point Capital Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by Stephen Ketchum, Blue Owl GP Stakes II US Investors LP, Blue Owl GP Stakes II Offshore Investors LP, Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP, Blue Owl Capital Inc. and Assured Guaranty LTD. Its direct owners are Charles Davis, Stephen Friedman, Blue Owl GP Stakes II (a) LP, SPC Consolidator LLC and Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc., each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Sound Point Capital Management get paid?
Sound Point Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, performance-based fees and other arrangements. 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