Coastal Bridge Advisors, Llc
SEC-registered
Insurance-Affiliated · Mid-sized ($1B–$10B)
CRD 152569
· SEC file 801-70943
· Westport, CT
· WWW.WADDELLANDASSOCIATES.COM
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ADV data as of Jul 22, 2026
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.0B
- Discretionary
- $4.8B
- Clients
- 1,997
- Avg AUM / client
- $2.5M
- Accounts
- 11,505
- Employees
- 46
AUM over time
$733M
$5.0B
Dec 2011
Jul 2026
Annual snapshots from Form ADV filings · as of Jul 22, 2026
Who they serve
| Client type | Clients | AUM | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (non-high net worth) | 1,267 | $574M | 11.4% |
| High net worth individuals | 579 | $3.8B | 76.6% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 107 | $254M | 5.07% |
| Charitable organizations | 12 | $10.8M | 0.21% |
| State or municipal government entities | 8 | $120M | 2.39% |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 clients | $189M | 3.77% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 24 | $24.9M | 0.5% |
People (36)
roster as of Jul 20, 2026| Name | Role / title | Credentials | With firm since | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Kevin Pratt Heaney | Manager / Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer | Dec 2009 (17y) | Less than 5% | |
| Kevin Gerard Burns | Manager | Dec 2009 (17y) | Less than 5% | |
| William Patrick Loftus | Manager | Dec 2009 (17y) | Less than 5% | |
| Perez, Patricia, Elizabeth | Director Of Compliance | Mar 2010 (16y) | Less than 5% | |
| Fuhrman, Jeffrey, Marc | Chief Operating Officer, President And Chief Financial Officer | Jul 2013 (13y) | Less than 5% | |
| Michael John Kazakewich | Registered representative | CFP | Jan 2010 (17y) | |
| Jeffrey Zera Kalapos | Registered representative | CFA | May 2014 (12y) | |
| Nicholas Edward Zaccour | Registered representative | Aug 2017 (9y) | ||
| Matthew Robert Marini | Registered representative | CFP | Feb 2023 (4y) | |
| Ryan David Vogel | Registered representative | Jan 2024 (3y) | ||
| Michael Francis Mahoney | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Dana Rose Mascalo | Registered representative | CFP | Jan 2025 (2y) | |
| James Andrew Betzig | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Jana M L'etoile | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Joseph Robert Romano | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Matthew Charles Coutcher | Registered representative | CFP | Jan 2025 (2y) | |
| William Michael Smiley | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Eric Joseph Passeri | Registered representative | Jan 2025 (2y) | ||
| Lise Marie Robinson | Registered representative | CFP | Jan 2025 (2y) | |
| Nicole Marie Ferguson | Registered representative | Feb 2025 (1y) | ||
| Michael John White | Registered representative | Apr 2025 (1y) | ||
| Selena Maria Izzo | Registered representative | Apr 2025 (1y) | ||
| Kimberly Rae Nelson | Registered representative | CFA | Sep 2025 (1y) | |
| Ines Seferi Kasdorf | Registered representative | CFP | Oct 2025 (1y) | |
| David Sanford James | Registered representative | Nov 2025 (1y) | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Orena | Registered representative | Dec 2025 (1y) | ||
| Alexa Verzosa Alcala | Registered representative | Jul 2026 (0y) | ||
| Carol Lee Royer | Registered representative | CFP CFA | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| David Sewall Waddell | Registered representative | CFP | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Matthew John Gentzkow | Registered representative | Jul 2026 (0y) | ||
| Michael Bartlett | Registered representative | CFP | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Perry Jenkins Green | Registered representative | CFP Personal Financial Specialist CFA | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Robert James Graham | Registered representative | CFP | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Sean Embry Gould | Registered representative | CFP Personal Financial Specialist | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Shelly Halford Baker | Registered representative | CFP | Jul 2026 (0y) | |
| Lukas Brian Hooper | Registered representative | CFP | Jul 2026 (0y) |
Entity owners (Schedule A/B)
| Entity | Title / status | Since | Sch. | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Operating, Llc | Member (Manager) | Dec 2009 | A | 75% or more |
| Focus Financial Partners, Llc | Member | Jan 2007 | B | ≈ 56.25% – 100% via Focus Operating, Llc |
| Focus Financial Partners Inc. | Member | Jul 2018 | B | ≈ 42.19% – 100% via Focus Financial Partners, Llc |
| Ferdinand Ffp Acquisition, Llc | Shareholder, Class A Common Stock | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 31.64% – 100% via Focus Financial Partners Inc. |
| Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp | Shareholder, Class B Common Stock | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 31.64% – 100% via Focus Financial Partners Inc. |
| Ferdinand Ffp Intermediate Holdings, Llc | Member | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 23.73% – 100% via Ferdinand Ffp Acquisition, Llc |
| Ferdinand Ffp Parent, Inc. | Member | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 17.8% – 100% via Ferdinand Ffp Intermediate Holdings, Llc |
| Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P. | Partner | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 15.82% – 75% via Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund Xii, L.P. | Partner | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 7.91% – 56.25% via Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P. |
| Cd&R Ferdinand Co Investor, L.P. | Partner | Aug 2023 | B | ≈ 3.96% – 37.5% via Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P. |
Undisclosed: 0% – 25% of the firm is not attributable from the filed Schedule A bands.
Estimated effective ownership (look-through of filed bands):
- Focus Financial Partners, Llc: 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 56.25% – 100% of the firm
- Focus Financial Partners Inc.: 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 42.19% – 100% of the firm
- Ferdinand Ffp Acquisition, Llc: 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 31.64% – 100% of the firm
- Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp: 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 31.64% – 100% of the firm
- Ferdinand Ffp Intermediate Holdings, Llc: 75% – 100% of Ferdinand Ffp Acquisition, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 23.73% – 100% of the firm
- Ferdinand Ffp Parent, Inc.: 75% – 100% of Ferdinand Ffp Intermediate Holdings, Llc × 75% – 100% of Ferdinand Ffp Acquisition, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 17.8% – 100% of the firm
- Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P.: 50% – 75% of Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 15.82% – 75% of the firm
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund Xii, L.P.: 50% – 75% of Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P. × 50% – 75% of Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 7.91% – 56.25% of the firm
- Cd&R Ferdinand Co Investor, L.P.: 25% – 50% of Cd&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P. × 50% – 75% of Ferdinand Ffp Ultimate Holdings, Lp × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners Inc. × 75% – 100% of Focus Financial Partners, Llc × 75% – 100% of Focus Operating, Llc × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 3.96% – 37.5% of the firm
Roster from the IAPD representatives feed; ownership and acquisition dates from Form ADV Schedule A/B. "Since" is the earliest filed registration or acquisition date.
Documents (1 archived)
| Form | Period | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form ADV (full filing) | 07/01/2026 | 1.28 MB | View · PDF · Source ↗ |
Archived copies of the firm's regulatory filings, versioned by content hash.
Disciplinary disclosures
No disciplinary events reported on the firm's latest Form ADV filing.
How they charge
- • Percentage of assets under management
- • Hourly charges
- • Fixed fees
- • Other fees
- • REV. SHARING W/FRS AND ON ELIGIBLE CREDIT & CASH MGMT SOLUTIONS
Services
- • Financial planning services
- • Portfolio management for individuals/small businesses
- • Portfolio management for businesses/institutional clients
- • Pension consulting services
- • Selection of other advisers
- • Other services
Custody
Reported custodians
- Pershing $2.4B (47% of AUM) Jul 2026
- Fidelity Brokerage Services $1.2B (24% of AUM) Jul 2026
Amounts as reported in ADV Item 5.K.(3) (custodians holding 10%+ of SMA assets).
Firm reports having custody of client funds or securities (Item 9.A).
Source
All data on this page comes from this firm's Form ADV filings, reproduced without modification. Latest filing: Jul 22, 2026.
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