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Hudson Advisors
Hudson Advisors is the exclusive Dallas-based asset manager for Lone Star Funds, servicing distressed real estate and loan portfolios globally.
Hudson Advisors
Hudson Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dallas, TX, registered since 2011. The firm manages $36.4 billion in assets. It has 293 employees and 112 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
Dallas, TX, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between Hudson Advisors and Lone Star Funds?
Hudson Advisors is the exclusive and permanently affiliated asset manager for Lone Star Funds. It was established alongside Lone Star by founder John Grayken and handles all loan servicing, real estate asset management, underwriting, and due diligence for every Lone Star vehicle. It operates as a captive entity — it does not take on third-party clients or manage external capital.
Who founded Hudson Advisors and who runs it?
John Grayken established Hudson Advisors concurrently with Lone Star Funds in the 1990s. Details of the current senior leadership and day-to-day management structure at Hudson are not publicly disclosed; the firm does not market to external investors and maintains minimal public-facing presence.
How does Hudson Advisors source its portfolios?
Hudson does not source its own portfolios. It exclusively handles the assets that Lone Star Funds acquires. Lone Star sources distressed loan pools, real estate portfolios, and corporate debt from banks, government entities, and other financial institutions globally, and Hudson then performs all operational work on those portfolios.
Does Hudson Advisors participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
Hudson Advisors is not a fund investor and does not commit capital to deals. It performs services under long-term contracts with Lone Star vehicles. Asset management fees flow from the Lone Star funds to Hudson for the servicing and management work it performs.
Which geographies does Hudson Advisors cover operationally?
Hudson mirrors Lone Star's three-region strategy, maintaining offices in Dallas, London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Frankfurt. It services assets across North America, Western Europe, and Japan, with specific exposure to markets where Lone Star has historically acquired financial institution loan portfolios and distressed real estate.
Is Hudson Advisors structured as a family office or an investment firm?
Hudson is neither a family office nor a standalone investment firm. It is a captive asset management and servicing company wholly owned by John Grayken, operating exclusively for Lone Star Funds. Its revenue comes from asset management fees generated by the funds, not from direct investment returns or third-party client billings.
What asset classes does Hudson Advisors manage?
Hudson manages distressed residential and commercial mortgage loans, sub-performing and non-performing corporate loans, foreclosed real estate, real estate operating companies, and special situation credit investments. The mix shifts based on the acquisition strategies of Lone Star's active flagship funds and separate account mandates.
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