Vergent Asset Management provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 2 private funds.
Vergent Asset Management reports 2 clients. They include 2 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.25B across 6 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 100% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 100% | 4% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 60% |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | 35% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2 | $55.6M | 4.5% | $27.8M |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $752M | 60.4% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $438M | 35.1% | — |
| Total | 2 | $1.25B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $55.6M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $27.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $752M
- AUM share
- 60.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $438M
- AUM share
- 35.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.25B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 100%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 2
Vergent Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk LTD. owns 50% to 75% of Vergent Asset Management and is in turn owned by Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk Holdings LTD. (75% or more). The leadership team of Vergent Asset Management includes President Eric Hasenauer. It has 10 employees.
Leadership
Eric HasenauerSN. Vice President, Co-Head- Timothy MarzecVice President
Stephen ReynoldsVice President
John RickettsSN. Vice President, Co-Head
Gary SimonetteVice President- Ali AlnasserPortfolio Manager, Managing Partner
- Nemer BecharaCompliance Officer & Managing Partner
- John StoddartManagement Committee Member
- Michael WalshManagement Committee Member
- Harry WhelptonInvestment Analyst
Staff
- 10 employees
- 10 in advisory functions
- 5 broker-dealer reps
- 3 soliciting firms
- Owns 50% to 75% of Vergent Asset Management LLP
Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk LTD.
Control person · since September 2017
- Owns 75% or more of Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk LTD.
Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk Holdings LTD.
Control person · since January 2014
- Owns 75% or more of Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk Holdings LTD.
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group LP
Control person · since January 2014
- Owns 75% or more of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group LP
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group LTD.
Control person · since May 2026
- Owns 25% to 50% of Vergent Asset Management LLP
Ali Alnasser
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of Vergent Asset Management LLP
Nemer Bechara
Control person · since September 2017
- Owns 5% to 10% of Vergent Asset Management LLP
Harry Whelpton
since January 2025
Vergent Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew 12.1× from $103M (March 2021) to $1.25B (June 2026); clients fell from 3 to 2 and employees rose from 8 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1.25B | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| May 2025 | $1.19B | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $790M | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $232M | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $127M | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $103M | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Vergent Asset Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address with no US state reported.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Vergent Asset Management LLP
- Headquarters
- Southwest House, 11a Regent Street St James'S, London, United Kingdom SW1Y 4LR
- Website
- vergent-am.cclgroup.com
- Phone
- 442035358143
- @vergentassetmanagementllp
- SEC file
- 801-121079
- Structure
- limited liability partnership organized in United Kingdom
- Fiscal year end
- December
Vergent Asset Management uses HSBC Saudi Arabia ($464M, 41%), Citi Bank N.A. ($438M, 39%) and Riyad Capital ($220M, 20%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Vergent Asset Management has custody of client assets.
- Riyad CapitalRiyad Capital · Riyadh · $220M20%
- HSBC Saudi ArabiaHSBC Saudi Arabia · Riyadh · $464M41%
- Citi Bank N.A.Citi Bank N.A. · New York, NY · $438M39%
At year end, Vergent Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (93%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks93%
- Cash7%
How many clients does Vergent Asset Management have?
Vergent Asset Management has 2 clients and manages $1.25 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 2 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 June 2026
What services does Vergent Asset Management offer?
Vergent Asset Management provides 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
Which custodians does Vergent Asset Management use?
Vergent Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at HSBC Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), with $464M, Citi Bank N.A. (New York, NY), with $438M and Riyad Capital (Riyadh), with $220M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Vergent Asset Management have?
Vergent Asset Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 10 perform investment advisory functions. 5 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Vergent Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Vergent Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 93% exchange-traded equities and 7% cash and equivalents. It advises 2 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Vergent Asset Management?
Vergent Asset Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group LTD. Its direct owners are Ali Alnasser (25% to 50%), Nemer Bechara (10% to 25%), Connor, Clark & Lunn Uk LTD. (50% to 75%) and Harry Whelpton (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 June 2026
How does Vergent Asset Management get paid?
Vergent Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Vergent Asset Management?
Vergent Asset Management’s main office is at Southwest House, 11a Regent Street St James'S, London, United Kingdom SW1Y 4LR. Its phone number is 442035358143. Its website is vergent-am.cclgroup.com.