Trident Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Trident Advisors reports 225 clients. They include 196 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 94.1% ($110M across 224 accounts) are managed with discretion; $6.85M across 2 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 41% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 59% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 196 | $48M | 41.1% | $245K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28 | $68.5M | 58.6% | $2.45M |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $396K | 0.3% | $396K |
| Total | 225 | $117M | 100% | $520K |
- Clients
- 196
- Regulatory AUM
- $48M
- AUM share
- 41.1%
- Avg. per client
- $245K
- Clients
- 28
- Regulatory AUM
- $68.5M
- AUM share
- 58.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.45M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $396K
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $396K
Total
- Clients
- 225
- Regulatory AUM
- $117M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $520K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Trident Advisors charges 2.25% a year for its Investment management fee. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Joseph Paul owns 75% or more of Trident Advisors. The leadership team of Trident Advisors includes President Joseph Paul. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Trident Advisors Inc
Joseph Paul
Control person · since June 1999
Trident Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $100M (February 2025) to $117M (January 2026); clients rose from 131 to 225 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026January 2026 | $117M | 225 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $100M | 131 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Trident Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 76 East State St., DoylestownHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Trident Advisors Inc
- Headquarters
- 76 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 215-489-5383
- SEC file
- 801-131929
- Structure
- Pennsylvania corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Trident Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($117M). Trident Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services · St Louis, MO · $117M100%
At year end, Trident Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (40%) and bonds (35%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks40%
- Funds23%
- Bonds35%
- Investment grade corporate bonds25%
- U.S. government and agency bonds5%
- High-yield corporate bonds5%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Trident Advisors have?
Trident Advisors has 225 clients and manages $117 million for them, as of January 2026. They include 196 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 January 2026
What services does Trident Advisors offer?
Trident Advisors provides 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 Trident Advisors charge?
Trident Advisors charges 2.25% a year for its Investment management fee. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: TRIDENT FIRM BROCHURE - FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 15 January 2026
Which custodians does Trident Advisors use?
Trident Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services (St Louis, MO), with $117M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 January 2026
How many financial advisors does Trident Advisors have?
Trident Advisors has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Trident Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Trident Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 40% exchange-traded equities, 25% investment grade corporate bonds, 23% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% high-yield corporate bonds 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 Trident Advisors?
Trident Advisors’ direct owner is Joseph Paul (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 January 2026
How does Trident Advisors get paid?
Trident Advisors 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 Trident Advisors?
Trident Advisors’ main office is at 76 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Its phone number is 215-489-5383.