Spinnaker Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Spinnaker Investment Group reports 1,025 clients. They include 643 individual clients, 259 high-net-worth individuals, and 107 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 93.8% ($1.01B across 2,294 accounts) are managed with discretion; $66M across 43 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 17% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 25% | 70% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10% | 8% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Insurance companies | <1% | 4% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 643 | $181M | 16.9% | $281K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 259 | $753M | 70.2% | $2.91M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 107 | $90.9M | 8.5% | $850K |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $1.06M | 0.1% | $355K |
| Insurance companies | 2 | $38M | 3.5% | $19M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 11 | $9.29M | 0.9% | $845K |
| Total | 1,025 | $1.07B | 100% | $1.05M |
- Clients
- 643
- Regulatory AUM
- $181M
- AUM share
- 16.9%
- Avg. per client
- $281K
- Clients
- 259
- Regulatory AUM
- $753M
- AUM share
- 70.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.91M
- Clients
- 107
- Regulatory AUM
- $90.9M
- AUM share
- 8.5%
- Avg. per client
- $850K
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.06M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $355K
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $38M
- AUM share
- 3.5%
- Avg. per client
- $19M
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.29M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $845K
Total
- Clients
- 1,025
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.07B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.05M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 26–50
Spinnaker Investment Group charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Stand-alone financial planning and consulting is negotiable, generally $1,500 to $6,000, with half the fee due when the agreement is signed.
Morgan and Tricia Christen Revocable Family Trust owns 25% to 50% of Spinnaker Investment Group and is in turn owned by Morgan Christen (50–75%) and Tricia Christen (50–75%). The leadership team of Spinnaker Investment Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Morgan Christen. It has 11 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Morgan ChristenChief Compliance Officer and Managing Member
- Andrew KrongoldMember, CFO
- Joseph StapletonManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Morgan Robert Christen
- Chase Gabriel Eagan
- Eric Michael Frazier
- Andrew Lawrence Krongold
- Anthony Michael Puma
- Joseph Muir Stapleton
- Hanna M Weintraub
- Anika Christine Wilson
Staff
- 11 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- 8 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 25% to 50% of Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC
Morgan and Tricia Christen Revocable Family Trust
since April 2013
- Owns 50% to 75% of Morgan and Tricia Christen Revocable Family Trust
Morgan Christen
Control person · since April 2013
- Owns 50% to 75% of Morgan and Tricia Christen Revocable Family Trust
Tricia Christen
since April 2013
- Owns 25% to 50% of Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC
Morgan and Tricia Christen
since April 2013
- Owns 25% to 50% of Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC
The Joseph M Stapleton Trust
since October 2016
- Owns 75% or more of The Joseph M Stapleton Trust
Joseph Stapleton
Control person · since October 2016
- Owns 25% to 50% of Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC
Krongold Trust
since May 2018
- Owns 50% to 75% of Krongold Trust
Andrew Krongold
Control person · since May 2018
- Owns 50% to 75% of Krongold Trust
Brittney Krongold
since May 2018
Spinnaker Investment Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.6× from $420M (April 2021) to $1.07B (June 2026); clients fell from 1,479 to 1,025 and employees rose from 9 to 11.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1.07B | 1,025 | 11 | 1 |
| July 2025 | $882M | 939 | 10 | 1 |
| July 2024 | $677M | 973 | 10 | 1 |
| February 2023 | $515M | 936 | 10 | 1 |
| July 2022 | $517M | 797 | 10 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $420M | 1,479 | 9 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Spinnaker Investment Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 4100 Macarthur BLVD., Suite 120, Newport BeachHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 4100 Macarthur BLVD., Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Website
- spinninvest.com
- Phone
- 949-396-6700
- @12054771
- SEC file
- 801-107671
- Founded
- 2016
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Spinnaker Investment Group uses Charles Schwab ($1.01B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Spinnaker Investment Group has custody of $420M in client assets for 425 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.01B100%
At year end, Spinnaker Investment Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (64%) and funds (27%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $624M across 179 positions; the largest are Dimensional ETF Trust (21.9%), Wisdomtree TR (9.8%) and Schwab Strategic TR (9.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks64%
- Funds27%
- Bonds8%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $624M
- Reported 13F value
- 179
- Positions
- 67.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +27.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Core EQT Mkt21.9%
- Wisdomtree TR · US Qtly Div Grt9.8%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Dividend EQ9.8%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · Intl Core EQT MK8.3%
- Capital Grp Fixed Incm ETF T · Core Bond ETF4.9%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Mid-cap ETF2.8%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL A2.8%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Small Cap ETF2.5%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Brd Mkt ETF2.4%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Jpmorgam Ltd Dur2.2%
Together, the ten largest are 67.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Spinnaker Investment Group have?
Spinnaker Investment Group has 1,025 clients and manages $1.07 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 643 individual clients, 259 high-net-worth individuals, and 107 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 June 2026
What services does Spinnaker Investment Group offer?
Spinnaker Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Spinnaker Investment Group charge?
Spinnaker Investment Group charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Spinnaker Investment Group use?
Spinnaker Investment Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.01B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Spinnaker Investment Group have?
Spinnaker Investment Group has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 8 employees are 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 Spinnaker Investment Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Spinnaker Investment Group’s separately managed accounts held 64% exchange-traded equities, 27% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% 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 Spinnaker Investment Group?
Spinnaker Investment Group is owned through trusts by Andrew and Brittney Krongold, Morgan and Tricia Christen, and Joseph Stapleton. Its direct owners are Morgan and Tricia Christen Revocable Family Trust, Morgan and Tricia Christen, the Joseph M Stapleton Trust, and Krongold Trust, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 June 2026
How does Spinnaker Investment Group get paid?
Spinnaker Investment Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Spinnaker Investment Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Spinnaker Investment Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 April 2016. Its CRD number is 283414 and its SEC file number is 801-107671.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 2 June 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Spinnaker Investment Group?
Spinnaker Investment Group’s main office is at 4100 Macarthur BLVD., Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Its phone number is 949-396-6700. Its website is spinninvest.com.