Staley Capital Advisers provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 1 private fund.
Staley Capital Advisers reports 448 clients. They include 314 high-net-worth individuals, 102 individual clients and 21 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($3.11B across 1,062 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 23% | 1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 70% | 82% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 3% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1% | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | 5% | 12% |
| Other client typesInsurance companies; Corporations and other businesses | 1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 102 | $31.2M | 1.0% | $305K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 314 | $2.56B | 82.3% | $8.14M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $81.8M | 2.6% | $81.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5 | $32.2M | 1.0% | $6.44M |
| Charitable organizations | 21 | $375M | 12.0% | $17.8M |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $10.2M | 0.3% | $5.12M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $21.6M | 0.7% | $7.19M |
| Total | 448 | $3.11B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 102
- Regulatory AUM
- $31.2M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $305K
- Clients
- 314
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.56B
- AUM share
- 82.3%
- Avg. per client
- $8.14M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $81.8M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $81.8M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.2M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $6.44M
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $375M
- AUM share
- 12.0%
- Avg. per client
- $17.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $10.2M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $5.12M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $21.6M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $7.19M
Total
- Clients
- 448
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.11B
- 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
- 1
Staley Capital Advisers charges 0.35%–0.75% a year for its Private account clients. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$3M | 0.75% |
| $3M–$10M | 0.55% |
| $10M and above | 0.35% |
Fee details and sources
John Staley IV is CEO; the leadership team includes President Brian McInerney, Chief Investment Officer James Roberge and Chief Compliance Officer Natalie Baldauff. It has 16 employees, 10 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- John Staley IVChief Executive Officer, Founding Principal
- Brian McInerneyPresident
- Natalie BaldauffChief Compliance Officer
- Michael FridayManaging Director
- Christopher PretschManaging Director
- James RobergeChief Investment Officer
- William StotzManaging Director
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Graham Addison Friday
- Michael Friday
- Constantine John Kartsonas
- Thomas Jamison McCrady
- Brian Michael McInerney
- Christopher Frank Pretsch
- Andrew James Roberge
- Jacob Roberge
- James Douglas Roberge
- John Adolphus Staley IV
- William Falling Stotz
Staff
- 16 employees
- 10 in advisory functions
- 10 state-registered reps
- Owns 10% to 25% of Staley Capital Advisers Inc
James Roberge
Control person · since December 1996
- Owns 10% to 25% of Staley Capital Advisers Inc
William Stotz
since July 1998
- Owns 10% to 25% of Staley Capital Advisers Inc
Brian McInerney
Control person · since December 1996
- Owns 5% to 10% of Staley Capital Advisers Inc
Michael Friday
since June 2007
- Owns 5% to 10% of Staley Capital Advisers Inc
Christopher Pretsch
since January 2012
Staley Capital Advisers’ regulatory assets grew from $2.12B (July 2021) to $3.11B (September 2026); clients rose from 365 to 448 and employees from 12 to 16.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $3.11B | 448 | 16 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $2.88B | 424 | 14 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $2.55B | 417 | 13 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $2.22B | 393 | 12 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $2.59B | 374 | 12 | 1 |
| July 2021 | $2.12B | 365 | 12 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Staley Capital Advisers has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 3950, PittsburghHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Staley Capital Advisers Inc
- Headquarters
- One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Website
- staleycap.com
- Phone
- 412-394-1292
- @staley-capital-advisers-inc.
- SEC file
- 801-52862
- Structure
- Pennsylvania corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Staley Capital Advisers uses Charles Schwab ($2.85B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Staley Capital Advisers has custody of $1.16B in client assets for 273 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $2.85B100%
At year end, Staley Capital Advisers’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (56%) and funds (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $2.57B across 193 positions; the largest are Alphabet C (7.9%), iShares Russell 1000 Growth (7.9%) and Microsoft Corp. (5.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks56%
- Funds33%
- Bonds1%
- Cash10%
Reported 13F holdings
- $2.57B
- Reported 13F value
- 193
- Positions
- 47.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Alphabet C7.9%
- iShares Russell 1000 GrowthETF7.9%
- Microsoft Corp.5.9%
- J.p. Morgan ChaseETF5.3%
- Qualcomm Inc..4.1%
- Berkshire Hath B3.9%
- Smucker J M CO3.3%
- Intl Flav/frag.3.3%
- Amazon.com3.2%
- Boeing Co.2.8%
Together, the ten largest are 47.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Staley Capital Advisers have?
Staley Capital Advisers has 448 clients and manages $3.11 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 314 high-net-worth individuals, 102 individual clients and 21 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 September 2026
What services does Staley Capital Advisers offer?
Staley Capital Advisers provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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
How much does Staley Capital Advisers charge?
Staley Capital Advisers charges 0.35%–0.75% a year for its Private account clients. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears.
Which custodians does Staley Capital Advisers use?
Staley Capital Advisers’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $2.85B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 14 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Staley Capital Advisers have?
Staley Capital Advisers has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 16 employees, and 10 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 Staley Capital Advisers invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Staley Capital Advisers’ separately managed accounts held 56% exchange-traded equities, 33% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. It advises 1 private fund.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Staley Capital Advisers?
Staley Capital Advisers’ direct owners are James Roberge, William Stotz, Brian McInerney, Michael Friday and Christopher Pretsch, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 September 2026
How does Staley Capital Advisers get paid?
Staley Capital Advisers 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
Is Staley Capital Advisers registered with the SEC?
Yes, Staley Capital Advisers has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 10 September 1996. Its CRD number is 107118 and its SEC file number is 801-52862.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 14 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Staley Capital Advisers?
Staley Capital Advisers’ main office is at One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Its phone number is 412-394-1292. Its website is staleycap.com.