ALPha Squared Capital, LLC (Scottsdale)


ALPha Squared Capital, LLC is an adviser based in Scottsdale. It manages $3.1 million of regulatory assets for 9 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2019 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, California, and Texas.

ALPha Squared Capital provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

ALPha Squared Capital: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of ALPha Squared Capital, LLC is $3.1 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 0% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $3.1 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $344.44 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 76% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 24% of the firm’s portfolio.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay ALPha Squared Capital, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients ALPha Squared Capital serves?

The only and largest group of clients of ALPha Squared Capital is individuals with 7 clients and $700 thousand of assets under management. Among the 4 most similar advisory firms, ALPha Squared Capital has the 2nd lowest percentage of individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $700 thousand for 7 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

ALPha Squared Capital doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at ALPha Squared Capital, LLC

The company employs 10 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 30 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 3 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Corbin David Hixson Managing member & chief compliance officer 1 Feb 2019 75% - 100% 6704588

Based in Scottsdale

The principal office where ALPha Squared Capital, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 9319 N 94 Th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number (480) 470-6200. The normal business hours are 9am - 3pm on Monday - Friday.