Commons Capital, LLC
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About
Commons Capital is a team-based, SEC-registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm reports roughly $307 million in assets under management, is staffed by a five‑advisor team, and serves 226 client relationships, including retirement accounts and ongoing planning engagements.
The firm’s investment process is long‑term and built on Modern Portfolio Theory combined with quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, supported by a seven‑step risk management discipline that includes position‑size limits, daily monitoring, and explicit hedging in significant downturns. Notably, Commons Capital may use derivatives and short‑term borrowing (margin) within separately managed accounts as part of its hedging and implementation toolkit, practices that are uncommon among similar team firms.
Commons Capital also sponsors a wrap‑fee program that bundles securities transaction costs into a single asset‑based fee, a structure relatively rare for peers and one that can affect overall client costs depending on trading activity. The firm discloses that some advisory personnel maintain broker‑dealer registrations and insurance licenses, and it combines institutional custody and trade aggregation capabilities with both written and ad‑hoc financial planning services, reflecting a mix of personalized planning and institutional execution features.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fees for financial planning services up to $2,000.
Ranges from 2.00% to 0.25% annually depending on several factors including complexity of services, asset level, and overall relationship
Certain Advisory Persons may receive commissions from securities transactions and insurance sales separate from advisory fees.
Fee-only: Fixed financial planning fee of up to $2,000 due upon completion of the engagement. Fees may be negotiable.
Main office
See office75 2nd Avenue, Suite 410
Needham MA 02494
Advisors at this office
4
Offices (2)
Most active in
Florida · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Texas
Also doing business as
Commons Capital Advisors, LLC · Commons Capital, LLC
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Business activities & affiliations
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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Advisors at this firm
Robert M
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Commons Capital, LLC
Robert Manschot is a financial advisor with Commons Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been with Commons Capital Advisors, LLC since 2016. Commons Capital is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory combined with quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, supported by a structured risk management discipline.
Nicholas D
Series 63, Series 66
Needham, MA
Commons Capital, LLC
Nicholas Dutter is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TRUIST Investment Services, Inc., ABS Global Investments, and Natixis Global Asset Management. Commons Capital is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and combines quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis with a risk management discipline that includes position-size limits, daily monitoring, and hedging strategies.
Rose T
Series 63, Series 66
Needham, MA
Commons Capital, LLC
Rose Thompson is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. She has been with Commons Capital Advisors, LLC since 2012. Commons Capital is a team-based, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $307 million in assets and employs a long-term investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, combining quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis with a structured risk management process.
Malik S
Series 66
Needham, MA
Commons Capital, LLC
Malik Smith is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he served as a board member and treasurer of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. Commons Capital is a team-based investment adviser that provides wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a long-term investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and employs quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis alongside a risk management discipline that includes position-size limits and explicit hedging strategies.
Jonathan S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Needham, MA
Commons Capital, LLC
Jonathan Straus is a financial advisor with Commons Capital, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Commons Capital since 2012 and also worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC. Straus is a founding principal of Commons Capital, where he remains actively involved in the firm's operations. Commons Capital is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates with wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory, various analytical methods, and a formal risk management discipline, including the use of derivatives and margin for hedging purposes.
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