Avocet Capital Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$157,774,773

Clients

93% high-net worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$3,944,369

About

Avocet Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages a concentrated client base (about 40 clients) with roughly $158 million in assets and generally requires a $500,000 account/net‑worth threshold, so it does not typically serve non‑high‑net‑worth individual clients.

The firm’s investment process combines quantitative tools (portfolio optimization and computer‑based risk/return models), third‑party research, and traditional fundamental analysis to construct diversified equity and fixed‑income portfolios and investment policy statements. Avocet implements portfolios on a discretionary basis, documents client‑imposed restrictions, and provides written or oral financial plans when engaged.

Compared with many peers, Avocet explicitly uses options and other derivative strategies within separately managed accounts — detailing covered calls, collars, spreads, long/short option positions, and related hedging techniques — a practice that is relatively uncommon among supported firms. Its small, concentrated roster of primarily HNW clients together with an explicit mix of quantitative optimization and active derivative use are the most distinguishing operational features.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Consolidated balance sheet reporting

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually $10,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Project-based

Financial planning services charged on an hourly basis; specific hourly rates not disclosed.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning services charged hourly with a minimum net worth of $500,000 for financial planning clients; hourly fees not specifically quantified in brochure.

Main office location

Avocet Capital Management LLC

1363 Shermer Road, Suite 200

Northbrook IL 60062, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Florida · Illinois

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

Website 312-925-0152

Advisors at this firm

Alan L

Series 65, Series 66

Northbrook, IL

Avocet Capital Management LLC

Alan Loewy is a financial advisor at Avocet Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Avocet since 2011. Loewy has contributed articles to Seeking Alpha, receiving compensation based on article page views. Avocet Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and hourly financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm uses quantitative optimization and risk/return analysis alongside fundamental and technical research to create tailored portfolios, including the use of options and derivatives strategies, which is uncommon among similar-sized advisers.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management

Sean C

CFA®, Series 66

Northbrook, IL

Avocet Capital Management LLC

Sean Connolly is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Avocet Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Tyderium Capital LLC. Avocet Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and hourly financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, fundamental and technical research, and employs options and derivatives strategies within separately managed accounts, focusing on a concentrated client base.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management

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