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CoastEdge Partners, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,634,665,000

Clients

131

100% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 16 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

16

Very Low

Average account size

$12,478,359

About

CoastEdge Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and comprehensive reporting services primarily for high‑net‑worth families, family foundations, and institutional clients, including private funds. The firm builds and oversees custom multi‑asset class portfolios and also offers access to commingled fund vehicles and special‑purpose vehicles for qualified investors.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes capital preservation, volatility reduction, broad asset‑class diversification, manager selection and liquidity management, with portfolios tailored to each client’s objectives and governance needs. CoastEdge implements these plans through a mix of discretionary and non‑discretionary management, third‑party managers, and its own fund vehicles when appropriate.

CoastEdge is notable among peers for acting as a private fund adviser and general partner/manager of proprietary pooled vehicles (including “Evergreen” and “Access” fund structures) and for including uncalled private fund commitments in its regulatory AUM. It also provides consolidated reporting and governance integration for complex family pools and discloses that principals and employees may invest alongside clients in its funds, a practice the firm documents and manages as a potential conflict of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee arrangements offered for certain clients (specific amounts not stated)

Percentage

0.20% to 0.65% annually, negotiable based on account size and client needs

Performance-based

Performance-based fees of 7.5% of net capital appreciation charged only to Non-Advisory Clients in CoastEdge Focus Funds, subject to qualification requirements; waived for Advisory Clients

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee ranges between $65,000 and $150,000 per year; advisory fee of 1.00% of AUM may be charged if minimum not met; minimums are waivable

Main office location

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

4655 Executive Drive, Suite 325

San Diego CA 92121, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Florida · Minnesota · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Steven S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Steven Simpson is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at CoastEdge Partners since 2017, following positions as a self-employed advisor and at Gurtin Fixed Income Management, LLC. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base primarily consisting of high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset class portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion with a focus on broad diversification, manager selection, and integration of legal and governance aspects, distinguishing itself through its role as a private fund adviser and operator of pooled investment vehicles.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Elizabeth K

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Elizabeth Kelly is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining CoastEdge in 2022, she held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, she has worked in the food service industry, including at Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base of high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion through a combination of private pooled vehicles and separately managed accounts, emphasizing broad diversification, manager selection, and integration of legal and governance considerations.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Richard E

Series 65

La Jolla, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Richard Effress is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with CoastEdge Partners since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Shores Ventures LLC, managing various real estate and other investments. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base of high-net-worth families, private foundations, and investment funds, offering customized multi-asset portfolio management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion, combining private fund advising with tailored investment solutions and specialized reporting.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Elliana G

Series 65

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Elliana Graham is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining CoastEdge Partners in 2025, she worked at Hall Capital Partners from 2019 to 2025 and was affiliated with the University of Chicago from 2015 to 2019. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base including high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion across six advisors and offers access to private pooled investment vehicles alongside specialized reporting and administration.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Ian H

Series 66

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Ian Hill is a financial advisor with CoastEdge Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Before joining CoastEdge in 2021, he worked at Allianz Global Investors US LLC and Meketa Investment Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Something Active LLC, a company focused on physical activities, training, coaching, and counseling for children. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base of high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset class portfolio management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion and distinguishes itself by operating private pooled investment vehicles alongside offering specialized reporting and administrative support for sophisticated holdings.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Alexa C

Series 66

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Alexa Cammarano is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, LPL Financial LLC, and Pharaoh Financial Group. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed by Whole Foods Market and attended the University of California, Berkeley. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base including high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset class portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm’s approach includes broad diversification, manager selection, and integration of legal and governance considerations, managing approximately $1.75 billion across six advisors and operating private pooled investment vehicles.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Parker B

Series 66

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Parker Bush is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with CoastEdge Partners since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a school teacher at San Diego Jewish Academy. CoastEdge Partners serves high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds by providing customized multi-asset class portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm is notable for managing private pooled vehicles and offering specialized reporting and administrative support for sophisticated holdings.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Sam L

Series 65

San Diego, CA

CoastEdge Partners, LLC

Sam Litrenta is a financial advisor at CoastEdge Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at StepStone Group and the San Diego Padres. CoastEdge Partners serves a select client base of high-net-worth families, private foundations, and private investment funds, providing customized multi-asset class portfolio management, financial planning, and consolidated reporting. The firm manages approximately $1.75 billion with a focus on diversified asset allocation, manager selection, and integration of legal and governance considerations, distinguishing itself through its role as a private fund adviser and manager of pooled investment vehicles.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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