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NorthStar Asset Management
Northstar Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, since 1990. The firm manages $806 million in assets. It has 15 employees...
NorthStar Asset Management
Northstar Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, since 1990. The firm manages $806 million in assets. It has 15 employees and 9 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
North America
Country
US
City
Boston
Corporate office
Blue Bell, PA, United States
Principals
John G. Carson
Chief Executive Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager
Kristen Hannan
Vice President and Senior Portfolio Associate
Bill Kaeli
Vice President of Portfolio Management
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at NorthStar Asset Management?
John G. Carson, CEO and Senior Portfolio Manager, leads the investment team. He is joined by Bill Kaeli, Vice President of Portfolio Management, and both are members of the firm’s Investment and Compliance committees (per the firm website).
Is NorthStar structured as a single family office or an RIA?
NorthStar is registered as an independent investment advisory firm (RIA), not a family office. It provides wealth management services to multiple unrelated high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments.
What investment stages and asset classes does NorthStar target?
NorthStar invests across all capital structures, regions, and sectors without style biases. The firm emphasizes flexibility — it does not limit itself to public equities, fixed income, or any single asset class, but tactically repositions portfolios as market conditions change.
Does NorthStar participate in direct deals or co-investments?
NorthStar does not publicly disclose direct investments, co-investments, or fund commitments. Its website describes a focus on individually managed portfolios of public securities rather than private deals.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for NorthStar’s clients?
NorthStar does not disclose the wealth origin of its clients on its website. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments broadly.
Does NorthStar maintain philanthropic structures?
The firm’s website does not mention any affiliated philanthropic foundation or giving vehicle. However, John G. Carson serves on the board/trustee of Federated Hermes Inc. and is active with local charities (per the firm website).
What is NorthStar’s known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
NorthStar does not publicly disclose any co-investment activity alongside external general partners. Its investment process appears focused exclusively on separately managed accounts for individual client portfolios.
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