Gcw Capital, LLC (Hamburg)


Gcw Capital, LLC is a large advisory firm based in Hamburg. It manages $90.83 million of regulatory assets for 640 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2014 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Florida, New Hampshire, New York, and Texas.

Gcw Capital provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selection of other advisers. It prepares financial plans for more than 100 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Gcw Capital: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Gcw Capital, LLC is $90.83 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 149% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $90.83 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $141.92 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in investment and business development companies the most. They account for 94% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 5% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in investment grade corporate bonds form 1% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Gcw Capital, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Gcw Capital serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, high net worth individuals, and corporations or other businesses. The largest group of clients of Gcw Capital is high net worth individuals with 36 clients and $53.26 million of assets under management. Among the 6 most similar advisory firms, Gcw Capital has the 3rd highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $90.83 million for 310 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Gcw Capital doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Gcw Capital, LLC

The company employs 5 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 60 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 2 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm compensates employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Cody Charles Isdaner Principal/cco 1 May 2014 75% - 100% 6338896
Shawn Casey Glogowski Principal/cco 1 Aug 2014 25% - 50% 5260757
Thomas Howard Waring Principal 1 Aug 2014 50% - 75% 1060143
Peter C Campo Principal 1 Aug 2014 Other 5221559

Based in Hamburg

The principal office where Gcw Capital, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 38 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number (716) 256-1682. The normal business hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at gcwcapital.com.