Big Sky Asset Management LLC (San Ramon)

Big Sky Asset Management LLC is a related adviser based in San Ramon. It manages $99.37 million of regulatory assets for 3 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2003 and has operated in the jurisdiction of California.

Big Sky Asset Management provides financial planning services and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Big Sky Asset Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Big Sky Asset Management LLC is $99.37 million. The firm's AUM has grown by 846% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $936 thousand in discretionary accounts and $98.44 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $936 thousand each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $49.22 million.

Investments

The firm invests in investment and business development companies the most. They account for 100% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is exchange traded securities, which make up 3% of the firm’s portfolio.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Big Sky Asset Management LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients David William Shiell serves?

The only and largest group of clients of David William Shiell is pension and profit sharing plans with 3 clients and $99.37 million of assets under management. Among the 9 most similar advisory firms, Big Sky Asset Management has the highest percentage of pension and profit sharing plans out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $99.37 million for 3 clients. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Big Sky Asset Management doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Big Sky Asset Management LLC

The company employs 1 person that is either a part- or full-time employee. 100 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. Only one employee is registered as an investment adviser representative with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Entity	Date acquired	Ownership	Employer ID
David William Shiell	President/chief compliance officer	1 Jan 2003	75% - 100%	3084744

Based in San Ramon

The principal office where Big Sky Asset Management LLC performs its advisory services is located at 12657 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA 94583 The mailing address of the firm is 12657 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 925-790-2894 or by fax 925-297-6681. The normal business hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm on Monday - Friday.