# Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP

> Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Chadds Ford, PA, registered since 1990, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 21, 2026.

- CRD: 105033
- Filed as: GARDNER LEWIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Chadds Ford, PA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 21, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105033
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gardner-lewis-asset-management-lp-chadds-ford-pa-105033

## Quick answers

**How is Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP located?**
Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP's principal office is in Chadds Ford, PA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP registered with the SEC or a state?**
Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1990. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105033.

**How much does Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP manage?**
Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP reports $456,474,295 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 21, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP: Regulatory assets under management: $561,807,109 in the October 2021 data and $456,474,295 in the October 2026 data, down 19%. Total employees: 12 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (11); investment companies (1).

**Which custodians does Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP use?**
Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Northern Trust Co. LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105033

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
- Northern Trust Co. LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $456,474,295
- Discretionary: $456,474,295
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High net worth individuals | Fewer than 5 | $3,277,386 |
| Investment companies | 1 | $47,873,905 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 11 | $355,158,573 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $50,164,431 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1990 (36 years)
- Employees: 8 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: PA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [chesapeakefunds.com](https://chesapeakefunds.com)
- [gardnerlewis.com](https://gardnerlewis.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $561,807,109 | 12 | June 10, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $561,319,875 | 10 | March 30, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $342,157,797 | 10 | June 7, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $356,510,432 | 10 | August 14, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $430,608,614 | 9 | May 21, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $456,474,295 | 8 | July 21, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $561,807,109 in the October 2021 data and $456,474,295 in the October 2026 data, down 19%.
Total employees: 12 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Gardner Lewis Asset Management LP (CRD 105033): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.