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NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$4,622,547,307

Clients

4,412

27% high-net worth

Advisors

29

of 45 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

152

Very High

Average account size

$1,047,722

About

NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a broad client base including individuals (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth), retirement plans, corporations and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management via separately managed accounts across a wide menu of strategies — strategic asset allocation, equity, income, dynamic asset allocation, options overlays and alternatives, including private credit, private equity and private real estate interval funds.

The firm’s investment approach is quantitative and systematic, with proprietary market‑exposure and security‑selection models updated daily and risk managed through multi‑factor modeling and volatility budgeting. Most client relationships are managed on a discretionary basis and NorthCoast acts as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts while monitoring accounts and trading for tax and trading efficiencies where applicable.

NorthCoast is an indirect, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and commonly acts as a subadvisor to other Focus affiliates, and offers clients access to affiliated private investment vehicles (Origin, Origin Credit Advisers, SCS) — arrangements the Brochure discloses as potential conflicts of interest. The firm also facilitates non‑investment products through affiliates and intermediaries: it discloses revenue‑sharing and referral arrangements when introducing clients to UPTIQ credit and cash management solutions and to Focus Risk Solutions for insurance, and it participates in third‑party referral programs (e.g., Fidelity’s WAS) that involve solicitor fees; the Brochure also notes a recent corporate transition from Kovitz and a reported regulatory AUM figure attributable to the retained NorthCoast team.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Credit, cash and insurance solutions, family office services, corporate executive services

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Values-based investing

Fee options

Project-based

Charged on a case-by-case basis; specific rates not stated in brochure

Main office location

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

400 Atlantic Sreet, 6 Th Floor

Stamford CT 06901, United States

Number of offices

14

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ethan J

Series 65

Ocoee, FL

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Ethan Jones is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, GW&K Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, offering portfolio management through separately managed accounts across various strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Kehong Z

CFA®

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Kehong Zhu is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and previously worked at Connectus Wealth and NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, offering a wide range of portfolio management strategies and acting as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Andrew R

Series 63, Series 66

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Andrew Redhead is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, UBS Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2018 to 2024. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and risk management techniques. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management strategies, including access to private investment vehicles and acts as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Christopher Z

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Christopher Zambrotta is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recently transitioned to the advisory field, having previously held roles in various industries including logistics and hospitality. His background includes employment at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, TIAA-CREF, and multiple service-oriented businesses. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and risk management techniques, offering a wide range of strategies including equity, income, alternatives, and private investment vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Paul F

Series 65

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Paul Feibus is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience at firms including Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Osprey Funds, and Morgan Stanley. He has been active in the industry since 2014. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and risk management techniques, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Ari F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Southfield, MI

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Ari Fischman is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Lion Street Financial, Telemus Capital, and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and Hillel Day School, contributing to pension, insurance, and endowment committees. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, offering a broad range of portfolio management strategies and acting as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Connor V

Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Connor Vlahos is a financial advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Conti Capital, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Fidelity Investments. NorthCoast Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, managing portfolios through various strategies and acting as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 66

Duxbury, MA

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Kevin Morrissey is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Lido Advisors, and Grimes & Company. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and manages a broad range of strategies including equity, income, alternatives, and private investment vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Amish D

CFA®

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Amish Dalal is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, having previously worked at Connectus Wealth, NorthCoast Asset Management, Columbia University, and Western Asset. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach using proprietary models and manages portfolios across a wide range of strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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William O

Series 63, Series 66

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

William Ostruzka is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Quasar Distributors, E*TRADE Capital Management, and E*TRADE Securities. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and offers a wide range of portfolio management strategies, including alternatives and private investment vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Francis S

Series 63, Series 66

Orlando, FL

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Francis Simms is a financial advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Quasar Distributors, and Charles Schwab. NorthCoast Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and risk management techniques, offering a wide range of portfolio management strategies through separately managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Robert W

Series 66

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Robert Wright is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach using proprietary models and offers a wide range of portfolio management strategies, including alternatives and private investment vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Jacob W

Series 65

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Jacob Wick is a financial advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC since 2024 and previously spent three years at Connectus Wealth and ten years at NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach using proprietary models and risk management techniques across a broad range of strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Ryan M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Ryan Morgan is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, and Victory Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental property in Parker, Colorado. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, offering a wide range of portfolio management strategies and acting as a fiduciary for ERISA and IRA accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Joseph M

Series 65

Bayville, NJ

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Joseph Merkle is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and NorthCoast Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Arthur & Associates, LLC, a real estate investment business. NorthCoast Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach with proprietary models and offers a broad range of strategies including equity, income, alternatives, and private investment vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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