Antman, Lester Murray (Carlsbad)


Antman, Lester Murray is a large advisory firm based in Carlsbad. It manages $164.65 million of regulatory assets for 191 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2008 and has operated in the jurisdictions of California, New York, Oregon, and Texas.

Antman, Lester Murray provides financial planning services and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. It prepares financial plans for more than 50 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Antman, Lester Murray: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Antman, Lester Murray is $164.65 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 199% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $164.65 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $862.04 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 72% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 26% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 1% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Antman, Lester Murray 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.

What kind of clients Antman, Lester Murray serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Antman, Lester Murray is high net worth individuals with 29 clients and $146.1 million of assets under management. Among the 10 most similar advisory firms, Antman, Lester Murray has the highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $164.65 million for 70 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.

Antman, Lester Murray doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Antman, Lester Murray

The company employs 3 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 67 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.

Antman, Lester Murray is owned by Lester Murray Antman. Sasha Harway Antman joined the executive team most recently as the Chief Compliance Officer.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Lester Murray Antman Owner/chief compliance officer 1 Feb 2001 75% - 100% 4506158
Douglas Grant Chief compliance officer 1 Mar 2008 Other 5509251
Sasha Harway Antman Chief compliance officer 1 Sep 2017 Other 6551881

Based in Carlsbad

The principal office where Antman, Lester Murray performs its advisory services is located at 2601 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 The mailing address of the firm is P.O. Box 8455, Jacksonville, TX 75766. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 866-589-0430 or by fax 866-808-0430. The normal business hours are by appointment on Other. You can find more information about the New York firm at simplyrich.com.