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Commons Capital, LLC

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Client assets under management

$307,403,881

Clients

226

71% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

32

Very Low

Average account size

$1,360,194

About

Commons Capital serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, families, trusts and estates, offering wealth management, discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm reports roughly $307 million in assets under management and supports its client relationships with a team of seven advisors.

The firm’s investment process is long‑term and built on Modern Portfolio Theory, pairing passive and active strategies and employing quantitative, fundamental and technical research within a seven‑step risk‑management framework that includes position‑size limits and daily monitoring. Commons Capital also describes using hedging techniques and may employ options and short‑term margin borrowings in separately managed accounts to implement downside protection or tactical positions, with the flexibility to trade shorter term when warranted.

Noteworthy differences from many peers include its role as sponsor of a wrap‑fee program that bundles securities transaction costs into the advisory fee and explicit disclosure that trading levels can affect total client costs. The brochure also discloses that some advisory personnel are registered representatives and licensed insurance professionals who may implement commissionable transactions outside the advisory relationship, a potential conflict the firm discloses and manages.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

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

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning services offered for a fixed fee up to $2,000, negotiable based on complexity.

Percentage

$0+: 2.00% +: 0.25%

Commissions

Certain advisory persons may receive commissions for securities transactions and insurance products separately from advisory fees.

Main office location

Commons Capital, LLC

254 Second Avenue, Suite 130

Needham MA 02494, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Florida · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Commons Capital, LLC

Robert Manschot is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Commons Capital Advisors, LLC since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn from 2002 to 2016. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm uses a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with a documented risk management process.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nicholas D

Series 63, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Nicholas Dutter is a financial advisor with Commons Capital, LLC in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of experience in the investment industry, including roles at Truist Investment Services, ABS Global Investments, and Natixis Global Asset Management. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with a documented risk management process.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Rose T

Series 63, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Rose Thompson is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. She has been with Commons Capital Advisors, LLC since 2012. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with a documented seven-step risk management process.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Helen J

CFA®

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Helen Jamieson is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Commons Capital, LLC and has prior experience at Radius Capital Management. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory that combines passive and active strategies, and applies a documented risk management process.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Malik S

Series 66

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Malik Smith is a financial advisor with Commons Capital, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commons Capital Advisors, Leigh Baldwin & Co., Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley in various advisory and private banking roles. Malik serves as a board member and treasurer of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with a documented risk management process that includes the use of derivatives and margin in separately managed accounts.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Kimball H

Series 65

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Kimball Halsey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Commons Capital, LLC and also maintains a transitional dual registration with Radius Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2004. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies, and uses a documented seven-step risk management process that includes derivatives and margin in separately managed accounts.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jonathan S

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commons Capital, LLC

Jonathan Straus is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC in Needham, MA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. Straus is a founding principal of Commons Capital. Commons Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with a seven-step risk management process.

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