Clients
SVB Asset Management serves 458 clients, 454 of them corporations and other businesses. The average client has about $71 million with the firm.
- Corporations and other businesses454 clients100%
- OtherOther investment advisers, Insurance companies0%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other investment advisers | 1 | $1,510,099 | 0.0% | $1.51M |
| Insurance companies | 3 | $39,427,431 | 0.1% | $13.1M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 454 | $32,275,507,138 | 99.9% | $71.1M |
| Total | 458 | $32,316,444,668 | 100% | $70.6M |
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,510,099
- Share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.51M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $39,427,431
- Share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $13.1M
- Clients
- 454
- Regulatory AUM
- $32,275,507,138
- Share
- 99.9%
- Avg. per client
- $71.1M
Total
- Clients
- 458
- Regulatory AUM
- $32,316,444,668
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $70.6M
What it does
SVB Asset Management provides portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets and other arrangements.
SVB Asset Management advises no private funds.
100.0% of assets ($32.32B across 458 accounts) are managed with discretion. 1% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Bonds63%
- U.S. government and agency bonds36%
- Investment grade corporate bonds27%
- Cash34%
- Other3%
- Asset backed securities and supranational securities3%
Custodians
SVB Asset Management’s client accounts are held mainly at U.S. Bank National Association, with 99% of managed assets. SVB Asset Management does not have custody of client assets.
- U.S. Bank National AssociationU.S. Bank National Association · Cincinnati, OH · $32.10B99%
- All other custodians$212.0M1%
Ownership and leadership
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company owns 75% or more of SVB Asset Management.
- Owns 75% or more of SVB Asset Management
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Control person · since March 2023
- Owns 75% or more of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
Control person · since March 2023
Leadership
- Patricia KaoPresident, CEO and Director
- Alisha GettysChief Compliance Officer
- Peter BristowDirector
- Michael IdolAnti-Money Laundering Officer
- William StevensonDirector
- Jeff WardDirector
- Michael YoungDirector
Staff
- 24 employees
- 24 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
Fees
SVB Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other.
SVB Asset Management’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, SVB Asset Management has 7 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 7 listed addresses across 5 states.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 222 2nd Street, San FranciscoHQ
- 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine
- 2625 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago
Massachusetts · 1 listed address
- 53 State Street, Boston
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 201 S Tryon Street, Charlotte
Utah · 1 listed address
- 2750 East Cottonwood Parkway, Salt Lake City
Registration details
- Legal name
- SVB Asset Management
- Headquarters
- 222 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone
- 866-719-9117
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-61674
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
This directory does not report disciplinary history, for any firm or individual, in either direction. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. See this firm's record on adviserinfo.sec.gov
Common questions
How many clients does SVB Asset Management have?
SVB Asset Management has 458 clients and manages $32.3 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 454 corporations and other businesses, 3 insurance companies and 1 other investment advisers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 September 2026
What services does SVB Asset Management offer?
SVB Asset Management provides portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does SVB Asset Management use?
SVB Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at U.S. Bank National Association (Cincinnati, OH), with $32,104,465,452. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 September 2026
How many financial advisors does SVB Asset Management have?
SVB Asset Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 24 employees, and 24 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 SVB Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, SVB Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 36% U.S. government and agency bonds, 34% cash and equivalents, 27% investment grade corporate bonds and 3% asset backed securities and supranational securities. It advises no private funds of its own.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns SVB Asset Management?
SVB Asset Management is owned through a trust by First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Its direct owner is First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 September 2026
How does SVB Asset Management get paid?
SVB Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other arrangements. 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
