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T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital

Wealth managementRIA

Savannah, GACRD 281556Updated

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital is an investment adviser based in Savannah, GA, registered with the SEC since 2025. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $124 million, as filed on 25 March 2026.

156
Clients
$796K
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.90–1.15%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 25 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital reports 156 clients. They include 106 individual clients and 50 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($124M across 416 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients156 clients
Assets$124M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)68%42%
High-net-worth individuals32%58%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
106
Regulatory AUM
$51.7M
AUM share
41.7%
Avg. per client
$488K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
50
Regulatory AUM
$72.4M
AUM share
58.3%
Avg. per client
$1.45M

Total

Clients
156
Regulatory AUM
$124M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$796K
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital fees and minimums

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital charges 0.90%–1.15% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

$0–$500K1.15%
$500K–$1M1.00%
$1M and above0.90%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consultation Services
Hourly planning is billed at no more than $400 an hour with a one-hour minimum; basic plans cost $1,750 to $2,750 and advanced plans $2,750 to $25,000 or more, by net worth.

Who owns T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital

Salt Marsh Capital, LLC owns 50% to 75% of T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital and is in turn owned by Samuel Hubbard (75% or more). Samuel Hubbard is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Michael Ross. It has 4 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 1 broker-dealer rep
  • 2 insurance agents
Ownership chain
T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital, LLC· the adviser
  • Salt Marsh Capital, LLC

    Control person · since October 2023

    Owns 50% to 75% of T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital, LLC
    • Samuel Hubbard

      Control person · since August 2023

      Owns 75% or more of Salt Marsh Capital, LLC
  • T.r.u.e. Financial Guides, Inc.

    Control person · since October 2023

    Owns 50% to 75% of T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital, LLC
    • Michael Ross

      Control person · since August 2016

      Owns 75% or more of T.r.u.e. Financial Guides, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital’s regulatory assets grew from $109M (March 2025) to $124M (March 2026); clients fell from 176 to 156 and employees were 4 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$124M15642
March 2025$109M17642

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Georgia and New York.

Listed office addresses by state

Georgia · 1 listed address

  • 21 East York Street, SavannahHQ

Other business names

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Coastal Capital Management, LLC

Contact and registration details

Legal name
T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital, LLC
Headquarters
21 East York Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-134913
Structure
Georgia LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital uses Fidelity ($90.4M, 76%) and Charles Schwab ($28.1M, 24%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has custody of $20.3M in client assets for 55 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$119M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $28.1M24%
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $90.4M76%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (60%) and funds (38%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks60%
  • Funds38%
  • Cash2%

Common questions

How many clients does T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital have?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has 156 clients and manages $124 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 106 individual clients and 50 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 March 2026

What services does T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital offer?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital provides financial planning and 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 T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital charge?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital charges 0.90%–1.15% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 25 March 2026

Which custodians does T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital use?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $90.4M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $28.1M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 March 2026

How many financial advisors does T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital have?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and 2 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 T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital’s separately managed accounts held 60% exchange-traded equities, 38% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% 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 T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital is owned through holding companies by Samuel Hubbard and Michael Ross. Its direct owners are Salt Marsh Capital, LLC (50% to 75%) and T.r.u.e. Financial Guides, Inc. (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 March 2026

How does T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital get paid?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital 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 T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital registered with the SEC?

Yes, T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 29 April 2025. Its CRD number is 281556 and its SEC file number is 801-134913.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 25 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital?

T.r.u.e. Coastal Capital’s main office is at 21 East York Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Its phone number is 912-234-3657.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 25 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 25 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, submitted 25 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 281556.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 28 March 2025 to 25 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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