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Black Swift Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$596,393,908

Clients

382

39% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

48

Low

Average account size

$1,561,241

About

Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for high‑net‑worth individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations and other entities via separately managed accounts and by advising private limited‑partnership funds. As of January 31, 2026 the firm reported roughly $694 million in discretionary assets across about 382 client relationships, generally applying a $2 million minimum for SMAs while its pooled funds currently state a $500,000 minimum.

The firm combines a top‑down approach using indices and sector baskets with fundamental, bottom‑up security selection across equities and fixed income, and supplements portfolios with alternative investments and private fund interests. Black Swift routinely employs derivative strategies (including options) and, where appropriate, borrowing or leverage to hedge exposures and manage capital efficiency, and tailors outcomes through risk‑tolerance assessments and client‑specific restrictions.

Notably, Black Swift and an affiliate act as sponsor and investment manager for multiple private pooled vehicles that include performance‑based allocations subject to high‑water marks and audited annual reporting, creating side‑by‑side management of SMAs and funds. The firm’s mix of pooled‑vehicle sponsorship, performance allocations, regular performance reporting to investors, and routine use of derivatives and borrowing in client accounts differentiates its practice from many peers of similar size, and it also directs a portion of certain fund management fees to a nonprofit charity.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

1% annually (negotiable, typically 1%)

Performance-based

Funds pay performance allocations: 10% of net profits for Black Swift Special Situations Fund LP (qualified investors); 20% for Pro Cyclist Funds, subject to high-water mark

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fee applies, specific amount not stated

Main office location

Black Swift Group, LLC

2595 Canyon Blvd, Suite 330

Boulder CO 80302, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Louisiana · Massachusetts · New York · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Timothy S

CFA®

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Timothy Shasserre is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Stifel Financial Corp. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm combines top-down and bottom-up investment processes across a range of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and alternatives, and manages approximately $558 million in discretionary assets.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory C

CFA®, Series 63

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Gregory Casals is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Fortis Asset Management for one year. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Boulder, CO. Black Swift Group is a small advisory team managing approximately $558 million in discretionary assets, primarily for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a blended top-down and bottom-up investment process across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, tailoring portfolios under discretionary authority and offering both separately managed accounts and pooled fund vehicles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Richard A

Series 65

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for 17 years at ICON Eye Care. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations through separately managed accounts and private limited-partnership funds. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment approach, incorporating fixed income, equities, and alternative investments to manage volatility and pursue income.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Donald B

Series 63, Series 66

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Donald Byrne is a financial advisor with Black Swift Group, LLC in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mission Capital, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., and Forty3North Consulting Group. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations through separately managed accounts and private limited-partnership funds. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment process across fixed income, equities, and alternative investments, tailoring portfolios under discretionary authority to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Adam V

Series 66

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Adam Vrablec is a financial advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations through separately managed accounts and private limited-partnership funds. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment process across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and alternatives, and offers tailored portfolios under discretionary authority.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Linda C

Series 63, Series 65

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Linda Casals is a financial advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC in Boulder, Colorado, with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Black Swift Group in 2017, she worked at Clean Energy Collective and Ninox. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment process across fixed income, equities, and alternative investments, tailoring portfolios under discretionary authority to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Justin M

Series 65

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Justin Montreuil is a financial advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC in Boulder, CO, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and Ahrens Investment Partners, LLC. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations through separately managed accounts and private limited-partnership funds. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment process across fixed income, equities, and alternative investments, tailoring portfolios to client objectives under discretionary authority.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Tyler H

Series 65

Boulder, CO

Black Swift Group, LLC

Tyler Hamilton is a financial advisor at Black Swift Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ink Realty Group and operated Tyler Hamilton Training, LLC. Black Swift Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a blended top-down and fundamental bottom-up investment process across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, managing approximately $558 million in discretionary assets.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Social Security optimization Executive Founder/Business Owner
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