Sound Portfolio Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Sound Portfolio Advisors reports 139 clients. They include 77 individual clients and 62 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($151M across 353 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 55% | 14% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45% | 86% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 77 | $21.9M | 14.5% | $284K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 62 | $129M | 85.5% | $2.08M |
| Total | 139 | $151M | 100% | $1.09M |
- Clients
- 77
- Regulatory AUM
- $21.9M
- AUM share
- 14.5%
- Avg. per client
- $284K
- Clients
- 62
- Regulatory AUM
- $129M
- AUM share
- 85.5%
- Avg. per client
- $2.08M
Total
- Clients
- 139
- Regulatory AUM
- $151M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.09M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Sound Portfolio Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.85% |
| $2M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Bryan Watts owns 50% to 75% of Sound Portfolio Advisors. The leadership team of Sound Portfolio Advisors includes President Bryan Watts and Chief Compliance Officer Theodore Parker. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Bryan WattsPresident, Managing Member
Theodore ParkerFinancial Advisor, Chief Compliance Officer, Member
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Sound Portfolio Advisors, LLC
Bryan Watts
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 25% to 50% of Sound Portfolio Advisors, LLC
Theodore Parker
Control person · since July 1999
Sound Portfolio Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $108M (January 2021) to $151M (February 2026); clients rose from 123 to 139 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $151M | 139 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $124M | 136 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $116M | 137 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2023 | $106M | 140 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2022 | $119M | 137 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2021 | $108M | 123 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Sound Portfolio Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 28 Cottrell St., MysticHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sound Portfolio Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 28 Cottrell St., Mystic, CT 06355
- Website
- soundportfolios.com
- Phone
- 860-572-2737
- SEC file
- 801-120415
- Structure
- Connecticut LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sound Portfolio Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($151M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Sound Portfolio Advisors has custody of $40.1M in client assets for 48 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $151M100%
At year end, Sound Portfolio Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (83%) and funds (14%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $141M across 48 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (19.9%), Schwab Strategic TR (13.5%) and SPDR Series Trust (10.0%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks83%
- Funds14%
- Cash3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $141M
- Reported 13F value
- 48
- Positions
- 71.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +14.5%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt19.9%
- Schwab Strategic TR · Fundamental Intl13.5%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str Blo 1 ETF10.0%
- iShares TR · MSCI USA Mmentm6.3%
- Fidelity Covington Trust · Enh Mid Cor ETF4.3%
- iShares TR · MSCI USA Min ETF4.0%
- Cambria ETF TR · Emrg Sharehldr3.9%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL B New3.6%
- Janus Detroit Str TR · Hendrson Aaa CL3.2%
- First TR Exchange Traded FD · Smid Risng ETF3.1%
Together, the ten largest are 71.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Sound Portfolio Advisors have?
Sound Portfolio Advisors has 139 clients and manages $151 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 77 individual clients and 62 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 February 2026
What services does Sound Portfolio Advisors offer?
Sound Portfolio Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Sound Portfolio Advisors charge?
Sound Portfolio Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: SOUND PORTFOLIO ADV PART 2A, ADV PART 2B, AND PRIVACY POLICY, filed 17 February 2026
Which custodians does Sound Portfolio Advisors use?
Sound Portfolio Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $151M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Sound Portfolio Advisors have?
Sound Portfolio Advisors has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 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 Sound Portfolio Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sound Portfolio Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 83% exchange-traded equities, 14% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 3% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sound Portfolio Advisors?
Sound Portfolio Advisors’ direct owners are Theodore Parker (25% to 50%) and Bryan Watts (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 February 2026
How does Sound Portfolio Advisors get paid?
Sound Portfolio Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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
How do I contact Sound Portfolio Advisors?
Sound Portfolio Advisors’ main office is at 28 Cottrell St., Mystic, CT 06355. Its phone number is 860-572-2737. Its website is soundportfolios.com.