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Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$114,275,702

Clients

127

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

About

Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that manages roughly $120 million for about 127 clients and provides discretionary investment management, financial planning and consulting, sub‑advisory services, and corporate consulting. The firm also sponsors and manages pooled private investment vehicles and offers access to a hedge‑fund platform through its Optimal Alternative Titans program on the Crystal Capital platform.

Portfolios are constructed using a dynamic blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation and may include diversified multi‑asset strategies (Risk‑managed Global Multi‑Asset/Endowment strategies), a systematic risk‑parity All‑Weather approach, a Hard Assets strategy, and income‑generation mandates; the brochure describes the use of quantitative optimization, computer models, options strategies, and occasional leverage. Reporting and operations leverage third‑party vendors (for example, Orion for multi‑custodial reporting and trading), and clients receive quarterly reviews and performance reporting.

The firm’s brochure discloses several activities that distinguish it from many peers: it acts as managing member or sponsor of numerous private funds, serves as a private fund sub‑adviser, and charges performance‑based fees (carried interest) for certain private vehicles structured under the Advisers Act exemptions. The materials also disclose corporate consulting and private equity arrangements where compensation can include warrants or options rather than only cash, and certain platform allocations require qualified‑purchaser or high minimum investments (for example, minimums on the Crystal Capital platform), with investors directed to review offering and performance disclosures, including hypothetical performance presentations, before investing.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Liquidity event planning Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.50% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.25% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001+: 0.75%

Performance-based

Performance-based fees charged for certain private fund vehicles as described in respective fund offering materials; includes carried interest payments.

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fee retainer for financial planning and consulting services, based on estimated hours required; typically one-half due upon signing, balance due upon delivery of recommendations.

Main office

12935 SW Bayshore Dr, Suite 305

Traverse City MI 49684

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Colorado · Florida · Michigan · New York · Texas

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Isaac R

Series 65

Traverse City, MI

Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC

Isaac Russell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently practicing at Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC in Traverse City, MI. His prior work includes roles at Michigan State University and the Boathouse Restaurant. He has been with Optimal Capital Advisors since 2018. Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $120 million for about 127 clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and corporate consulting. The firm employs a dynamic blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple strategies and also sponsors private investment vehicles, including a hedge-fund platform through the Optimal Alternative Titans program.

Liquidity event planning Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph B

Series 63, Series 65

Traverse City, MI

Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC

Joseph Batcha III is a financial advisor with Optimal Capital Advisors, LLC in Traverse City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Optimal Capital Advisors since 2007 and serves as the firm’s managing principal. Batcha is also registered with Wislar Wealth Management as an investment adviser representative for portfolio review purposes only. Optimal Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and special-purpose vehicles, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, sub-advisory services, and access to hedge-fund managers through its Optimal Alternative Titans program. The firm employs a dynamic investment process that integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with quantitative optimization, technical analysis, and third-party research.

Liquidity event planning Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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