VALIDUS CAPITAL LLC

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2022

Total AUM

$2.5B

Discretionary

$1.9B

73% of AUM

Avg account

$718K

Accounts

3,533

Employees

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: EL SEGUNDO, California
CRD number: 319212
Registered since: March 18, 2022
Website: validus-cap.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI89.5%
Pooled Investment Vehicles10.5%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesSelection of Other Advisers

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Validus Capital LLC is an independent registered investment advisor that operates as a capital allocator for high‑net‑worth individuals, families and institutional clients. The firm combines fee‑based financial planning with discretionary portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, plus management for pooled investment vehicles and the selection of third‑party advisers. Fee arrangements include a percentage of AUM alongside hourly and fixed‑fee engagements. Investment activity centers on private funds—primarily private equity and real estate—paired with public market exposure through mutual funds and separately managed accounts. Validus Capital LLC acts both as an adviser to private funds and as a selector of outside managers when assembling client portfolios. The firm was recognized by Forbes in 2024 as a Top RIA Firm.