K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C
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Overview
K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C operates as a financial advisor firm located in Stamford, Connecticut. The company manages $10.4 billion in total assets across 76 customer accounts, placing it among the largest investment advisory firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). It has an average-sized team, including 25 financial advisors. K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C is not a registered broker-dealer, signifying that the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its accounts and those of its clients and instead has to go through a broker-dealer company to do so. Securities are tradable financial assets like stocks, bonds and options.
K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C administers all of the firm's client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management is a structure in which a portfolio manager has the discretion to make transaction decisions for the client's account without needing to seek the client's authorization. The investment advisory firm's typical account size is $137.2 million. The typical financial advisor at K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C administers around three client accounts, making it one of the most individualized firms in the country.
The company's headquarters is at 300 Atlantic Street 12Th Fl., Stamford, Connecticut 06901-3535. The firm is allowed to serve investors in the state of Connecticut.
Assets Under Management
Number of Advisors
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K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C by the Numbers
$10.4 billion
60
76
$137.2 million
Products and Services
K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C offers a number of services, which can include portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, selection of other advisers and other services. The company is not engaged in selling products or offering services aside from investment advisory services to its investment advisory clients. The company also has a number of financial industry affiliations, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company and commodity pool advisor.
Core Advisor Services
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Financial Planning Services
This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.
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Portfolio Management
This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.
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Market Timing Services
This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.
Other Services
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Offered by 20% of firms
Selection of Other Advisors
This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.
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Publication of Periodicals
This is the publication of various financial education materials.
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Educational Seminars/Workshops
This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.
Fee Structure
Financial management fees largely depend on the type of financial services offered. Fees billed by the company most likely include the following fee types: asset-based or performance-based. The firm does not participate in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a bundle of services for a comprehensive fee.
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Offered by 69% of firms
Percentage of Assets
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Offered by 26% of firms
Performance-based
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Commissions
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Subscription
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Types of Clients
The firm works with a broad range of customers. The company works with investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, charitable organizations, state or municipal government entities and corporations. Out of its 76 accounts, K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C's largest client type by number of accounts is pooled investment vehicles. About 80% of the company's accounts are non-U.S. persons.
- High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 0%
- Other Individuals - 0%
- Corporations - 98.68%
- Charitable Organizations - 1.32%
* The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.
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Disclosures
K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C does not have any disclosures.
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