Drum Hill Capital, LLC

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Client assets under management

$194,261,693

Clients

60% high-net worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$2,698,079

About

Drum Hill Capital primarily advises individuals and families, including individual retirement accounts, trusts, and charitable organizations, and offers discretionary managed account services, comprehensive household reporting, financial planning, and investment consulting. Like many peers, the firm works with both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients and aggregates held‑away assets into consolidated reporting.

The firm’s investment process combines top‑down macro analysis with bottom‑up fundamental research and typically implements one of eight model asset‑allocation strategies ranging from fixed income to equity‑focused portfolios. Portfolios are constructed using a mix of individual equities, ETFs and mutual funds (generally targeting 18–22 individual equity positions), with a separate Focused European Equity model that holds roughly 15–20 non‑ADR European companies and is managed as a single model with limited account‑by‑account customization.

Compared with many supported firms, Drum Hill routinely uses margin (borrowing) and derivatives in separately managed accounts — employing options for hedging, income generation and certain spread strategies, and using margin when suitable and approved by clients. The firm also provides more extensive held‑away reporting and conducts due diligence on alternative and venture investments (including capital‑related guidance to founders), which it includes in household reporting rather than taking custody of those assets.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Fixed

Investment Consulting Services may be structured as fixed fees if agreed upon

Percentage

$0 - $2 Million: 1.00% annually $2,000,001 - $10 Million: 0.80% annually $10,000,001+: 0.60% annually

Project-based

Investment Consulting Services charged at $300 per hour

Other

Minimum fee: $1,000 minimum annual fee for Managed Account Services accounts at Fidelity, prorated and paid quarterly; no minimum fee for Focused European Equity strategy Fee-only: Managed Account Services and Comprehensive Household Reporting fees; also Investment Consulting Services hourly fees

Main office location

Drum Hill Capital, LLC

1221 Post Road East, Suite 205

Westport CT 06880-5430, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Connecticut · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Texas

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

LinkedIn X Website 203-349-8182

Advisors at this firm

Ronald W

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Drum Hill Capital, LLC

Ronald Welz is a financial advisor at Drum Hill Capital, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Drum Hill Capital since 2014. Drum Hill Capital provides investment management, comprehensive household reporting, financial planning, and investment consulting for individuals, families, IRAs, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines macroeconomic views with fundamental analysis and includes the use of margin and options strategies within separately managed accounts.

Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies

David N

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Drum Hill Capital, LLC

David Nightingale is a financial advisor at Drum Hill Capital LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Drum Hill Capital since 1998. Drum Hill Capital provides investment management, comprehensive household reporting, financial planning, and investment consulting for individuals, families, IRAs, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up fundamental research, offering a range of model asset-allocation strategies and using borrowing and options strategies within separately managed accounts.

Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies

Zachary O

Series 65

Westport, CT

Drum Hill Capital, LLC

Zachary Olson is a financial advisor at Drum Hill Capital, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Drum Hill Capital since 2012. Drum Hill Capital provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, IRAs, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with fundamental research and offers diversified strategies, including the use of margin and options, as well as specialized equity models and alternative investment guidance.

Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies

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