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Tri-Ad Capital Management I

InstitutionalAsset manager

Escondido, CACRD 324364Updated

Tri-Ad Capital Management I is an investment adviser based in Escondido, CA, registered with the SEC since 2023. It provides investment management. Its clients include pension and profit-sharing plans, other clients, and individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $619 million, as filed on 23 March 2026.

43
Clients
$3.5M
AUM per individual client
1
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 23 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Tri-Ad Capital Management I provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and pension consulting.

Tri-Ad Capital Management I reports 43 clients. They include 28 pension and profit-sharing plans and 15 individuals. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $619M across 55 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients43 clients reported
Assets$619M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)35%8%
Pension and profit-sharing plans65%71%
OtherFewer than 520%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
15
Regulatory AUM
$52.5M
AUM share
8.5%
Avg. per client
$3.5M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
28
Regulatory AUM
$441M
AUM share
71.3%
Avg. per client
$15.8M
Other
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$125M
AUM share
20.2%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
43
Regulatory AUM
$619M
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
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Tri-Ad Capital Management I is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Ownership and people

Navia Benefits Solutions, Inc owns 75% or more of Tri-Ad Capital Management I and is in turn owned by North Holdco, Inc. (75% or more). The leadership team of Tri-Ad Capital Management I includes President Hilarie Aitken and Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer Thomas. It has 1 employee.

Leadership

  • Hilarie Aitken
    CEO & President
  • Tina Boyd
    Vice President and Secretary
  • Jennifer Thomas
    Chief Compliance Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Russell Byrom
  • Jennifer Thomas

Staff

  • 1 employee
  • 1 in advisory functions
Who owns the firm
Tri-Ad Capital Management I, LLC· the adviser
  • Navia Benefits Solutions, Inc

    Control person · since November 2022

    Owns 75% or more of Tri-Ad Capital Management I, LLC
    • North Holdco, Inc.

      Control person · since November 2022

      Owns 75% or more of Navia Benefits Solutions, Inc
      • North Parent, Inc.

        Control person · since November 2022

        Owns 75% or more of North Holdco, Inc.
        • SCP CDH Buyer, Inc.

          Control person · since December 2025

          Owns 75% or more of North Parent, Inc.
          • SCP CDH Intermediate, Inc.

            Control person · since December 2025

            Owns 75% or more of SCP CDH Buyer, Inc.
            • Hilarie Aitken

              Shareholder · Control person · since November 2022

Growth and acquisitions

Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $362M (January 2023) to $619M (March 2026); clients fell from 56 to 43 and employees from 5 to 1.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Tri-Ad Capital Management I figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$619M4312
June 2025$463M5441
June 2024$409M5541
January 2023$362M5651

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Tri-Ad Capital Management I has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.

Listed office addresses in California
EscondidoFresno

California · 2 listed addresses

  • 221 W. Crest St., Ste. 300, EscondidoHQ
  • 735 W Alluvial Ave, Fresno

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Tri-Ad Capital Management I, LLC
Headquarters
221 W. Crest St., Ste. 300, Escondido, CA 92025
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-127335
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Tri-Ad Capital Management I uses Charles Schwab ($320M, 79%) and Umb Bank ($83M, 21%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Tri-Ad Capital Management I does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$403M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab · San Fransicso, CA · $320M79%
  • Umb BankUmb Bank · Kansas City, MO · $83M21%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (100%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Funds100%

Common questions

How many clients does Tri-Ad Capital Management I have?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I has 43 clients and manages $619 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 28 pension and profit-sharing plans and 15 individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 March 2026

What services does Tri-Ad Capital Management I offer?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and pension consulting.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Tri-Ad Capital Management I use?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab (San Fransicso, CA), with $320M and Umb Bank (Kansas City, MO), with $83M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Tri-Ad Capital Management I have?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 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 Tri-Ad Capital Management I invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s separately managed accounts held 100% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Tri-Ad Capital Management I?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s direct owner is Navia Benefits Solutions, Inc (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 March 2026

How does Tri-Ad Capital Management I get paid?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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

How do I contact Tri-Ad Capital Management I?

Tri-Ad Capital Management I’s main office is at 221 W. Crest St., Ste. 300, Escondido, CA 92025. Its phone number is 760-743-7555.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 23 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 23 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 324364.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 13 January 2023 to 23 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. 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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