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NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

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Client AUM

$4,622,547,307

Clients

4,412

Advisors

30

across 14 offices

About

NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals (including high-net-worth clients) and a range of institutional and intermediary clients. The firm manages separately managed accounts and also facilitates access to pooled investment vehicles and private funds for clients such as investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

Investment decisions are driven by a quantitatively based, systematic process: NorthCoast uses proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models that are updated daily and combined with multifactor risk models to govern portfolio construction and trading. Its product lineup spans strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income strategies, tactical/dynamic and hedged equity approaches, a variety of options/defined-outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds (private credit, private equity, private real estate).

The firm is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and has formal subadvisory and referral relationships with other Focus entities, which both gives clients access to affiliated private investment vehicles and creates revenue-sharing arrangements for certain credit, cash management and insurance introductions. NorthCoast also recently reorganized following a transition from Kovitz Investment Group Partners (June 2024 through a name change effective January 1, 2026) and documents a mix of uncommon features for its peer group — notably its breadth of options-defined outcome strategies, affiliated private pooled vehicles, and affiliate-sourced credit and insurance solutions.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Credit, cash and insurance solutions, family office services, corporate executive services

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Values-based investing

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Fee options

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Fixed rate fees determined on a case-by-case basis, potentially subject to negotiation. Legacy clients pay asset-based strategy fees at rates specified in their agreements.

Main office

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400 Atlantic Sreet, 6th Floor

Stamford CT 06901

Advisors at this office

3

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Also doing business as

First Houston Capital · Fort Pitt Capital Group · Ifam Capital · Kovitz · Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC · Northcoast Asset Management LLC · Northcoast Asset Mangement · Relative Value Partners · Strategic Wealth Partners · Telemus Capital · Tmd Wealth Management · Transform Wealth · Weatherstone Capital Management

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Advisors at this firm

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Ethan J

Series 65

Ocoee, FL

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Ethan Jones is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, GW&K Investment Management, Charles Schwab, the University of North Florida, and Flagler College. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutional clients, and intermediaries. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment approach using proprietary models to govern portfolio construction and trading, offering a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kehong Z

CFA®

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Kehong Zhu is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Connectus Wealth. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Christopher Z

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Christopher Zambrotta is an advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked in various roles since 2017, including positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners and TIAA-CREF. Previously, he held roles outside the financial sector, including at MegaCorp Logistics and Magnolia Greens Golf Course. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process combining proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models with multifactor risk models to guide portfolio construction and trading.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Paul F

Series 65

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Paul Feibus is a Series 65 licensed advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with industry experience including roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Osprey Funds, and Morgan Stanley. His career spans various positions from 2014 to the present, mostly concentrated in investment management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Connor V

Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Connor Vlahos is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Conti Capital, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Fidelity Investments. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome approaches, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 66

Duxbury, MA

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Kevin Morrissey is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Lido Advisors, and Grimes & Company. Morrissey holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutional clients, and intermediaries. The firm uses a quantitatively based, systematic investment approach, offering a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Amish D

CFA®

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Amish Dalal is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, NorthCoast Asset Management, Columbia University, and Western Asset. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Greenwich, CT. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options-defined outcome approaches, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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William O

Series 63, Series 66

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

William Ostruzka is a financial advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and E*TRADE Capital Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process that incorporates proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models, offering a diverse range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options-defined outcome approaches, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Francis S

Series 63, Series 66

Orlando, FL

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Francis Simms is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Quasar Distributors, and Charles Schwab. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process utilizing proprietary models and offers a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Robert W

Series 66

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Robert Wright is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners and Connectus Wealth. Wright has been with NorthCoast Asset Management since 2008, aside from his recent tenure at Kovitz Investment Group Partners. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary models and offers a diverse product lineup, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income strategies, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Jacob W

Series 65

Greenwich, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Jacob Wick is a financial advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary models and offers a diverse range of strategies across asset allocation, equity, fixed income, options, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Jacob S

CFP®, Series 66

Lake Oswego, OR

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Jacob Stewart is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC, having joined in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Deschutes Investment Consulting, Human Investing, TMG Wealth Advisors, and Triad Advisors. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process utilizing proprietary models and offers a diverse range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Tyler W

Series 65

Stamford, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Tyler Woods is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Before joining NorthCoast in 2024, he worked at Apple from 2021 to 2023 and has an academic background from the University of Syracuse. NorthCoast Asset Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm uses a quantitatively based, systematic investment process supported by proprietary models and provides a range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options-defined outcome approaches, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Jarrett T

Series 65, Series 63

Stamford, CT

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Jarrett Torromeo is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at J. M. Lummis Securities, Inc. and J. M. Lummis & Company, Inc. He attended Gettysburg College. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Ryan M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

NorthCoast Asset Management LLC

Ryan Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC and has held prior roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, and Victory Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Parker, Colorado. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively driven, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income approaches, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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