# Validus Capital LLC

> Validus Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in El Segundo, CA, registered since 2022, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.

- CRD: 319212
- Filed as: VALIDUS CAPITAL LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 31, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/319212
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/validus-capital-llc-el-segundo-ca-319212

## Quick answers

**How is Validus Capital LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Validus Capital LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Validus Capital LLC located?**
Validus Capital LLC's principal office is in El Segundo, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Validus Capital LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Validus Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 319212.

**How much does Validus Capital LLC manage?**
Validus Capital LLC reports $2,536,848,425 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026 (73% discretionary).

**How have Validus Capital LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for Validus Capital LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $822,557,958 in the October 2022 data and $2,536,848,425 in the October 2026 data, up 208%. Total employees: 8 in October 2022 and 18 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Validus Capital LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (176); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (14).

**Which custodians does Validus Capital LLC use?**
Validus Capital LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Validus Capital LLC 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/319212

**Does Validus Capital LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 says: "Validus Capital generally does not impose a minimum relationship size, but its services are tailored to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and entities."

**What changed in Validus Capital LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 7 to 8. Regulatory assets under management went from $2,176,038,435 to $2,536,848,425 (+17%). Registered or notice-filed in CO, FL.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> Validus Capital generally does not impose a minimum relationship size, but its services are tailored to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and entities.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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: $2,536,848,425
- Discretionary: $1,851,121,746
- Non-discretionary: $685,726,679

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High net worth individuals | 176 | $2,270,353,553 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 14 | $266,494,872 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (4 years)
- Employees: 18 total, 8 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, FL, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- validus-cap.com
- LinkedIn @validus-cap

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $822,557,958 | 8 | August 16, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $1,345,497,137 | 12 | March 30, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,632,226,548 | 14 | May 2, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $2,176,038,435 | 14 | July 14, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $2,536,848,425 | 18 | March 31, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $822,557,958 in the October 2022 data and $2,536,848,425 in the October 2026 data, up 208%.
Total employees: 8 in October 2022 and 18 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 7 to 8.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $2,176,038,435 to $2,536,848,425 (+17%).
- Registered or notice-filed in CO, FL.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Validus Capital LLC (CRD 319212): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.