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Valen Private Capital, LLC.

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Client AUM

$474,994,505

Clients

77

Advisors

2

of 3 employees

About

Valen Private Capital, LLC is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that manages approximately $482.6 million and primarily serves high‑net‑worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities as well as institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning and consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and the selection and oversight of Independent Managers and Sub‑Advisors.

Valen’s investment approach blends active and passive management with portfolio construction focused on diversification across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and derivative strategies (including options and trend‑oriented or barbell allocations) tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance. The firm monitors portfolios on an ongoing basis with at least annual reviews, may consolidate held‑away assets into advice and AUM calculations, and commonly implements portions of client portfolios through third‑party Independent Managers whose separate fees and practices it evaluates and monitors.

Noteworthy distinctions include Valen’s commercial relationship with Sanctuary Wealth and affiliated SEC‑registered advisers, and that certain supervised persons are registered representatives of Sanctuary Securities and licensed insurance agents, allowing the offering of commission‑based brokerage and insurance products in addition to advisory services. The brochure also discloses platform economics — including a Sanctuary platform fee that declines as assets increase — the inclusion of held‑away assets in AUM and potential fee‑offset arrangements for ERISA clients; Valen says these arrangements and related conflicts are disclosed and managed under its fiduciary policies.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Consulting

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services offered on a fixed fee basis as per client agreement

Percentage

Up to 2.00% annually (most client relationships priced below this level; fees negotiable and may vary)

Commissions

Certain supervised persons offer brokerage services under separate commission-based arrangements (separate from the Firm’s advisory fees)

Other

Account minimum: $10,000,000 (may be waived at the Firm’s discretion) Minimum fee: Financial planning and consulting may include a minimum annual fee (specific amounts not stated) Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees may be fixed fees or asset-based fees as stipulated in client agreements

Main office

43 Leopard Rd, Suite 102

Paoli PA 19301

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

New Hampshire · Pennsylvania

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Advisors at this firm

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John D

Series 66

Paoli, PA

Valen Private Capital, LLC.

John Durham is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. His approach incorporates a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial situation to create adaptable wealth management plans aligned with changing market conditions. Through his role, he provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University, a Juris Doctorate Degree from Delaware School of Law, and a Master's Degree from Villanova School of Law. He also maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John engages in community volunteer work, reflecting Merrill Lynch’s tradition of active participation in local communities.

Wealth management
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Benjamin D

Series 66

Paoli, PA

Valen Private Capital, LLC.

Benjamin Durham is a financial advisor with Valen Private Capital, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and MassMutual, among others. He also serves as a Relationship Manager for life and health insurance products at Lenox Advisors. Valen Private Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $482.6 million for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and oversight of Independent Managers, employing a blended active and passive investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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