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GLASfunds
GLASfunds is an alternative-investment platform for financial advisors, led by CIO Brett Hillard.
GLASfunds
GLASfunds is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Cleveland, Ohio, registered since 2020. The firm manages $3.3 billion in regulatory assets. It has 36 employees and 5 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Generic
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Cleveland
Corporate office
Cleveland, OH, United States
Principals
Brett Hillard
Managing Director, CIO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at GLASfunds?
Brett Hillard serves as Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, according to the firm’s website. He oversees manager selection and the platform’s investment strategy.
How does GLASfunds source proprietary deal flow?
GLASfunds curates a network of private capital and hedge fund managers that it vets through a conflict-free approval process. The platform does not publicly disclose specific sourcing relationships or exclusive mandates.
Is GLASfunds structured as a family office or a fund-of-funds manager?
GLASfunds is structured as an alternatives-investment and operational platform, not a family office. It functions as a manager-of-managers for financial advisors, providing access to third-party private funds and hedge funds.
Does GLASfunds participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
GLASfunds primarily provides access to external fund managers within its network. It does not disclose whether it makes direct investments alongside those managers.
What is GLASfunds' known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm does not publicly disclose a co-investment program. Its platform allows advisors to selectively invest in client-specific ideas, suggesting flexibility rather than a rigid co-investment model.
Which sectors does GLASfunds explicitly avoid?
GLASfunds does not publish a list of excluded sectors. Its manager network covers private capital and hedge fund strategies, with a stated focus on secondaries.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for GLASfunds?
GLASfunds does not serve a single family or endowment; its capital comes from financial advisors and their clients. The firm’s wealth-origin is not publicly disclosed.
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