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Alden Capital

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Client AUM

$807,652,157

Clients

2,504

Advisors

18

across 5 offices

About

Alden Capital Management serves a broad mix of individual clients (including high‑net‑worth individuals), retirement plans, non‑profit entities, other registered investment advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, managing roughly $1.5 billion in client assets. The firm provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, sub‑advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, including 3(21)/3(38) plan services and executive benefits design for small and mid‑sized employers.

Alden emphasizes customized asset allocation and a mix of internally managed strategies, third‑party managers, and model portfolios to meet client objectives, using a proprietary set of Asset Allocation Portfolios and separately managed accounts. Delivery is centered on its Alden COVE platform, which the firm uses to unify household reporting, enable advisor-as‑PM and sub‑advisory structures, and integrate held‑away account management through third‑party technology.

What distinguishes Alden from many peers is its role as a private fund adviser and sponsor — notably managing a private limited partnership focused on financial institutions — and its use of performance‑based fee arrangements and side‑by‑side management for certain strategies. The firm also operates an affiliated broker‑dealer relationship and a platform model that routes sub‑advisory relationships and revenue‑sharing with third‑party managers; these structural arrangements and technology integrations are less common among similarly sized multi‑team advisors.

Client services

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Retirement plan advisory services

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

Up to 2.00% annually (negotiable)

Commissions

Some Investment Advisory Representatives are registered representatives of J. Alden and may receive commissions and 12b-1 fees on mutual funds

Performance-based

Performance-based fees may be charged on certain accounts; e.g., 20% of net capital appreciation for the Community Financial Institutions Fund with a high-water mark

Subscriptions

Alden COVE platform reporting fee of 0.05% annually billed monthly

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: One-time financial planning fees or monthly retainers; specific fees vary by client and service

Main office

See office

37 West Ave, Suite 301

Wayne PA 19087

Advisors at this office

13

Most active in

New York

Also doing business as

Alden Capital · Alden Capital Management Inc. · Alden Capital Management, LLC · Alden Investment Group · Coursemark · Cove Wealth Partners · Gipson Fitzpatrick Investment Managemen · Guerra Pan Advisors, LLC · Hallthorn Advisory Services · Lensing Financial Solutions · Monumental Investments · Myz Financial & Insurance Services · North Park · Pathways Retirement Advisors · Retirement Plan Stewards & Advocates · Sparta Wealth Partners · Springhouse Wealth Partners · Strategic Wealth Management Advisors · Trident Retirement Plan

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John C

Series 66

Bayshore, NY

Alden Capital

John Colucci is a financial advisor with Alden Capital, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Alden Capital Management and J Alden Associates since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Colucci Creative Solutions LLC, a consulting business focused on sales coaching and pipeline management, and is a shareholder in EIR Healthcare, providing financial consulting services. Alden Capital Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.44 billion and offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm provides sub-advisory services, fee-only financial planning, and retirement plan design, utilizing proprietary strategies and third-party managers through its Alden COVE platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Anthony M

CFP®, Series 63

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Anthony Mccracken Jr. is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently a member of the team at Alden Capital and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and William Borchert. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Fortress Financial Services LLC and serves as Managing Director of Qualified Plans at Newcleus. Alden Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, non-profits, registered investment advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of proprietary asset allocation strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios delivered through its Alden COVE platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Karen V

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Karen Van Horn is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Oppenheimer & Co. Van Horn serves as Chief Risk Officer for Alden Investment Group and Chief Compliance Officer for Equalize Capital. Alden Capital Management serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profit entities, registered investment advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers customized asset allocation using internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios, supported by its Alden COVE platform for integrated reporting and account management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher C

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Christopher Coloracci is a financial advisor with Alden Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Alden Investment Group since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Oppenheimer & Co. Alden Investment Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profits, other advisors, and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as retirement-plan advisory and fee-only financial planning services. The firm uses customized asset allocations combining proprietary strategies with third-party managers, delivered primarily through its Alden COVE platform, which integrates multiple technologies and supports unified managed accounts.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert F

Series 63

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Robert Fish is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at firms including J Alden Associates, Mcg Securities, Kestra Investment Services, and New England Securities. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in life insurance sales. Alden Capital Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and non-profit entities, offering customized asset allocation through a combination of internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios. The firm is also notable for its role as a private fund adviser and its use of performance-based fee arrangements.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark A

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, SC

Alden Capital

Mark Axmacher is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at multiple firms, including Modern Capital Advisors LLC and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales with Liberty Partners Insurance. Alden Capital Management serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profit entities, and other advisers, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of internally managed strategies and third-party managers through its proprietary Alden COVE platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 66

Memphis, TN

Alden Capital

Robert Burns is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Stephens Inc. and Mortgage Industry Advisors Corporation. Burns is based in Memphis, TN. Alden Capital Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.44 billion, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment advisers. The firm combines proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios through its Alden COVE platform and provides sub-advisory services, fee-only financial planning, and retirement plan design and fiduciary support for small and mid-sized employers and nonprofit entities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Frederick P

Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Frederick Peters is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Alden Capital Management since 2020 and previously spent six years with Bluestone Capital Management, LLC. Peters serves as a director for Bryn Mawr Bank Corp and Paycom Software Inc. Alden Capital Management serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profit entities, and other investment advisers with approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using a combination of internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary portfolios, supported by its Alden COVE technology platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard C

Series 66

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Richard Chebookjian is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Alden Capital with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J Alden Associates, Inc. since 2020 and previously at Mcg Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2020. Alden Capital Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.44 billion, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers customized asset allocations combining proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios through its Alden COVE platform, along with sub-advisory services and specialized retirement plan support.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig W

Series 63, Series 65

Memphis, TN

Alden Capital

Craig Wiener is a financial advisor with Alden Capital based in Memphis, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Realta Investment Advisors and Wunderlich Securities. Alden Capital Management serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profit entities, other advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, utilizing customized asset allocation and a proprietary platform that integrates multiple management approaches and technologies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul L

Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

Paul La Fountain is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Alden Investment Group since 2020 and has a background in education, having held positions in multiple school districts. Outside of finance, he is involved with Corlys Irish Pub and Grille, a business he has been associated with since 2007. Alden Capital Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.44 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers customized asset allocations combining proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios through its Alden COVE platform, along with sub-advisory services, fee-only financial planning, and specialized retirement plan design and fiduciary support for small and mid-sized employers and nonprofit entities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William A

Series 66

Annapolis, MD

Alden Capital

William Atkins is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent agent providing property and casualty insurance for personal and commercial lines. Alden Capital Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and nonprofit entities, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, utilizing customized asset allocation strategies and proprietary technology platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James P

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

James Pepperman is a financial advisor with Alden Capital, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J Alden Associates, Mcg Securities, Azarias Capital Partners, Kestra Investment Services, and New England Securities. He is involved with the nonprofit NorthStar of Chester County. Alden Capital Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and nonprofit entities, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, emphasizing customized asset allocation through a combination of internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary technology.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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J D

CFA®, Series 63

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

J Dever is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alden Investment Group. His prior roles include positions at Patriot Financial Partners, Piper Jaffray & Co., and Morgan Stanley. He is also the founder of JDP Capital Management LLC, an investment management firm focused on small community banks. Alden Investment Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profit entities, other advisors, and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fiduciary and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a customized asset allocation approach combining proprietary strategies with third-party managers, delivered primarily through its Alden COVE platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John M

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Alden Capital

John Mulqueen Jr. is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at Bluestone Capital Partners LLC and MCG Securities, among other firms. Outside of advising, he is involved in technology and operations support for AdvizorStack and operations management for BX Partners. Alden Capital Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, and other investment advisers, managing approximately $1.5 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan fiduciary support, utilizing customized asset allocation strategies through its proprietary Alden COVE platform.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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