SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 1987
Total AUM
$657M
Discretionary
$657M
100% of AUM
Avg account
$705K
Accounts
932
Employees
12
Advisory reps
10

Firm details

Headquarters
NEWPORT BEACH, California
CRD number
111007
Registered since
September 4, 1987
Custodians
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Fee structure
Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types
  • HNWI72.45%
  • Individuals14.62%
  • Insurance Companies9.93%
  • Charitable Organizations1.87%
  • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans1%
Services
Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsSelection of Other AdvisersPublication of Periodicals

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Overview

Spectrum Asset Management Inc is an independent registered investment adviser that manages both individual/family and institutional relationships. The firm operates as a capital allocator and provides a mix of financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and selection of third‑party managers. Spectrum’s investment posture tilts toward income and public fund vehicles: its ADV shows a preference for fixed‑income exposure and significant use of mutual funds as core building blocks. The firm charges a combination of percentage‑of‑AUM fees, hourly charges and fixed fees, and publishes client‑facing material consistent with an advisory practice that blends portfolio management with periodic market commentary. Spectrum has been SEC‑registered since 1987 and uses a model that combines internally managed positions with allocations to outside managers. That structure supports client mandates ranging from SMA‑style managed accounts to institutionally aligned portfolios where Spectrum acts as the allocator or supervising adviser.

Assets & Accounts

Public Holdings

Investments & Alternatives

Location & Offices

Investment profile

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Traditional investments used

Alternative investments used

Active ESG investor

Technology & operations

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CRM & tech providers

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Clients

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Client base

Client personas

Asset composition

Asset composition: Public Funds/Mutual Funds 40%, US Government Bonds 34%, Exchange Traded Equities 18%, State & Local Bonds 6%, Investment Grade Corp Bonds 1%, Cash & Cash Equivalents 1%40%
  • Public Funds/Mutual Funds40%
  • US Government Bonds34%
  • Exchange Traded Equities18%
  • State & Local Bonds6%
  • Investment Grade Corp Bonds1%

Owners & executives

1 of 1
  • RYAN KELLY

    CEOCRD 4394440

Contacts

3 of 9
  • LISA SHARP

    Vice President of Client RelationsCRD 2316376

  • MITCHEL NEEDELMAN

    Principal & Senior Portfolio ManagerCRD 4599154

  • Garrett Peterson

    Wealth AdvisorCRD 8175682

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Wealth teams

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Newly hired reps

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Recent M&A activity

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Recent filings

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Awards

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ETF holdings

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Active vs passive

$197M in ETFs

Passive

56%

$109M

Active

39%

$87.3M

ETFProviderStyleCategoryValueShares% of portfolio
VANGUARD ULTRA-SHORT BOND ETF (VUSB)VanguardActiveUltrashort Bond$23.2M466,55611.82%

Location

Primary office

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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Location

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA, anchoring the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA metro in the West.

Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA
Region
West
County
ORANGE
Address
1301 Dove St
Time zone
PT (UTC-8)
Office locations

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