U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc. (Stamford)


U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc. is a large advisory firm based in Stamford. It manages $1.93 billion of regulatory assets for 27 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2003 and has operated in the jurisdiction of Connecticut.

U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management provides portfolio management for investment companies and market timing services. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc. is $1.93 billion, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 720% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $1.93 billion in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $71.53 million each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. 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.

Careers at U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc.

Douglas Alan Lindgren has been acting as President since 1 Jul 2003. Robert Michael Zakem joined the executive team most recently as the Chief Compliance Officer.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Sharon Maurine Davison Director of securities compliance for u.s. trust corporation subsidiaries 1 Sep 2001 Other 1367871
U.S. Trust Corporation 100% owner 1 Oct 2002 75% - 100% 13-3818952
Craig Lee Walling Chairman, ceo & director, u.s. trust company, n.a. 1 Feb 2003 Other 4613175
Lee Anthony Gardella Vice president & director 1 May 2003 Other 4141238
Douglas Alan Lindgren Chairman 1 Jul 2003 Other 1258979
Spencer Norton Boggess Chief executive officer 1 Jul 2003 Other 4543091
Robert Francis Aufenanger Chief financial officer & treasurer 1 Jul 2003 Other 3212167
James Lee Bailey Director 1 May 2004 Other 4650508
Spencer Norton Boggess President & chief executive officer 1 Jul 2004 Other 4543091
Sharon Maurine Davison Sr. vice president and chief compliance officer of the excelsior funds and u.s. trust advisers 1 Oct 2004 Other 1367871
Timothy John Leach Chairman 1 Jul 2005 Other 2494692
Stefanie Aimee Firtell Chief compliance officer 1 Nov 2005 Other 5064918
James Lee Bailey Chairman 1 Dec 2005 Other 4650508
Leo P. Grohowski Director 1 Apr 2006 Other 4359380
Lee Anthony Gardella Senior vice president & director 1 Apr 2006 Other 4141238
David Rabb Bailin Director and chairman 1 Sep 2006 Other 2005301
Hiam Arfa Chief compliance officer 1 Oct 2006 Other 2409975
Joan Ellen Hoffman Chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2007 Other 1565558
Spencer Norton Boggess President, chief executive officer and director 1 Apr 2007 Other 4543091
John Jay Bini Chief financial officer, treasurer and director 1 Apr 2007 Other 1201749
Nicola Knight Chief legal counsel 1 Jun 2007 Other 4898040
Nb Holdings Corporation Shareholder 1 Jul 2007 75% - 100% 56-1857749
Alpesh Rathod Chief compliance officer 1 Jul 2007 Other 4940438
Steven Suss Chief financial officer, treasurer and director 1 Oct 2007 Other 1772692
Robert Michael Zakem Chief compliance officer 1 Feb 2009 Other 2252413

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 2 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Bank Of America Corporation Shareholder - nb holdings corporation 1 Sep 1998 75% - 100% 56-0906609
The Charles Schwab Corporation Parent company of u.s. trust corporation 1 Jun 2000 75% - 100% 94-3025021

Based in Stamford

The principal office where U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management, Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 225 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905, which is also the mailing address of the firm. The firm also has an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 203-352-4400 or by fax 203-352-4488. The normal business hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm on Monday - Friday.