Clearbrook Partners LLC (Princeton)


Clearbrook Partners LLC is a large advisory firm based in Princeton. It manages $255 million of regulatory assets for 21 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2008 and has operated in the jurisdiction of New Jersey.

Clearbrook Partners provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, and pension consulting services. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Clearbrook Partners: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Clearbrook Partners LLC is $255 million. The company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Clearbrook Partners LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management 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.

Careers at Clearbrook Partners LLC

Thomas John Sowanick has served as the Chief Investment Officer since 1 Jul 2008. Gerrit F. Besselaar joined the executive team most recently as the Co President.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Christopher J Henderson Ceo 1 Apr 2006 Other 1125442
Christopher John Henderson Ceo 1 Apr 2006 25% - 50% 1125442
Charles William Morten Chief compliance officer & director of operations 1 Jun 2006 Other 1040933
Llc Cbf Advisors Owner 1 Oct 2006 75% - 100% 134079
Alexander Dimitri Andron Director of investment strategy 1 Nov 2006 Other 2446547
Gerrit F. Besselaar Managing director 1 Sep 2007 Other 5487753
Thomas John Sowanick Chief investment officer 1 Jul 2008 Other 2819903
Llc Clearbrook Financial Managing member 1 Aug 2008 75% - 100% 73-1719518
Gerrit F. Besselaar Co-president 1 Sep 2009 Other 5487753

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 8 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Llc Clearbrook Financial Owner 1 Oct 2004 75% - 100% 73-1719518
Llc Clearbrook Capital Owner 1 Oct 2004 50% - 75% 20-0844202
Bruce Charles Godfrey Shareholder 1 Oct 2004 25% - 50% 1274883
John Logan Morris Shareholder 1 Oct 2004 25% - 50% 1061207
Elliott Wakefield Wislar Elected manager 1 Oct 2004 Other 1492343
Timothy John Stoklosa Elected manager 1 Oct 2006 Other 4897959
Christopher John Henderson Elected manager 1 Oct 2006 Other 1125442
John Patrick Galvin Elected manager 1 Mar 2008 Other 5085831

Based in Princeton

The principal office where Clearbrook Partners LLC performs its advisory services is located at 47 Hulfish Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, 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 609-986-1001 or by fax 609-921-1731. The normal business hours are 8:30 am -5:30 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at www.shieldsprivateclient.com.