# Optima Asset Management LP

> Optima Asset Management LP is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 2019, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 24, 2026.

- CRD: 299826
- Filed as: OPTIMA ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: New York, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/299826
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/optima-asset-management-lp-new-york-ny-299826

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Optima Asset Management LP located?**
Optima Asset Management LP's principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV; the September 2026 filing also lists 2 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Optima Asset Management LP registered with the SEC or a state?**
Optima Asset Management LP is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 299826.

**How much does Optima Asset Management LP manage?**
Optima Asset Management LP reports $891,567,747 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 24, 2026 (69% discretionary).

**How have Optima Asset Management LP's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Optima Asset Management LP: Regulatory assets under management: $887,411,000 in the October 2021 data and $891,567,747 in the October 2026 data, unchanged. Total employees: 21 in October 2021 and 22 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Optima 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) (24); high net worth individuals (5); investment companies (1).

**Which custodians does Optima Asset Management LP use?**
Optima Asset Management LP's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Goldman Sachs International as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Optima 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/299826

**What changed in Optima Asset Management LP's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Changed its legal name from Optima Asset Management LLC to Optima Asset Management LP. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Goldman Sachs International

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: $891,567,747
- Discretionary: $613,831,469
- Non-discretionary: $277,736,278

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High net worth individuals | 5 | $142,911,278 |
| Investment companies | 1 | $37,893,000 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 24 | $674,496,469 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $18,724,000 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $17,543,000 |

### 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
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2019 (7 years)
- Employees: 22 total, 14 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, NY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the September 2026 filing
- Boston, MA
- Palm Beach, FL

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- optima.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $887,411,000 | 21 | April 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,058,139,000 | 21 | April 11, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $948,914,000 | 22 | July 18, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $812,753,000 | 20 | April 4, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $807,385,672 | 30 | March 31, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $891,567,747 | 22 | August 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $887,411,000 in the October 2021 data and $891,567,747 in the October 2026 data, unchanged.
Total employees: 21 in October 2021 and 22 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Changed its legal name from Optima Asset Management LLC to Optima Asset Management LP.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $807,385,672 to $891,567,747 (+10%).
- Changed its office addresses in Palm Beach, FL.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Optima Asset Management LP (CRD 299826): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.