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Netherby Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$18,417,482

Clients

21

52% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

11

Very Low

Average account size

$877,023

About

Netherby Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, plan sponsors and institutional sub‑advisory clients such as regional banks and other investment advisers, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, fiduciary co‑trustee services and consultative business and strategy advice. The firm also offers model portfolios (branded LifeStage Portfolios™) and sub‑advisory/white‑label model management on TAMPs and similar platforms.

The firm’s investment approach is built on modern portfolio theory and an efficiency perspective, using a core‑and‑satellite framework with global diversification and an emphasis on low‑cost, semi‑passive core holdings supplemented by satellite exposures. Portfolios may include mutual funds, ETFs, closed‑end funds, separately managed accounts and individual securities, and are reviewed by an investment committee that monitors managers, third‑party research and portfolio risks.

Netherby’s practice includes several features that distinguish it from many peers: it provides private security analysis and alternative asset allocation advice, maintains LifeStage model portfolios as a model manager for other firms, and acts in limited fiduciary/co‑trustee roles for client trusts. The firm uses separately managed accounts as part of its implementation toolkit and relies on institutional custody platforms (notably Altruist and Interactive Brokers) and an audited portfolio accounting reconciliation process to support reporting and operations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Security ratings or pricing

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Fees for services may be charged either on a negotiated flat fee or integrated into a single asset-based fee.

Percentage

0.10% - 1.00% annually

Other

Fee-only: Netherby is a fee-only adviser and exclusively charges fees for services, does not receive any commissions, rebates or payments from any sponsor or investment.

Main office location

Netherby Advisors LLC

Shelton CT, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Connecticut

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Frederick B

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Netherby Advisors LLC

Frederick Busk is a financial advisor at Netherby Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Netherby Advisors since 2008. Netherby Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and qualified plans, as well as sub-advisory services to banks and other advisers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering globally diversified portfolios through mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and individual securities.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas H

CFA®, Series 63

Westport, CT

Netherby Advisors LLC

Thomas Hoffman is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Netherby Advisors LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-chair of the board of managers and co-chair of the investment and financial management committee for the Fairmount Cemetery Association of Newark and Somerset Hills. Netherby Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and qualified plans, as well as sub-advisory support to banks and other advisers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering globally diversified portfolios through various investment vehicles and maintaining regular monitoring and rebalancing.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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