Aqua Capital Advisors

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Client assets under management

$143,769,398

Clients

55% high-net-worth

Advisors

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

Very Low

Average account size

$3,267,486

About

Aqua Capital Advisors provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning primarily to individual and family clients, including both high-net-worth and non‑HNW households. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and related non‑securities advice (insurance, estate and trust planning, family business and real estate guidance) under written agreements.

The firm constructs customized portfolios rather than mapping clients into model sleeves, generally favoring diversified, low‑cost ETFs and tax‑aware strategies (asset location, tax‑loss and occasional tax‑gain harvesting) while periodically rebalancing. For select high‑net‑worth clients it may include private funds, and it employs limited option strategies — including covered calls and, on rare occasions with client agreement, naked put writing — alongside behavioral coaching to align portfolios with clients’ circumstances.

Aqua discloses that a firm principal has an ownership interest in an unaffiliated private investment sponsorship business that may originate private company opportunities; the firm says such activity is conducted outside its advisory services and that any client participation would be preceded by full disclosure and consent to address potential conflicts. The combination of a small advisory team managing roughly $144 million for about 44 client relationships, bespoke portfolio construction, and selective use of private investments and options distinguishes its practice from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.15% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,001+: 0.65%

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fee for financial planning generally ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, negotiable; may be waived if investment management services are engaged

Main office location

Aqua Capital Advisors

1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 1005

Los Angeles CA 90067, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn Website 310-492-9680

Advisors at this firm

John D

CFA®, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Aqua Capital Advisors

John Defonso is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Aqua Capital Advisors LLC since 2016 and also serves as president of Arxstone Partners LLC, an investment advisory firm currently in a dormant state. Aqua Capital Advisors LLC is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes integrated financial planning and customized portfolio construction using diversified, low-cost ETFs and tax-aware strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Jeff F

CFP®, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

Aqua Capital Advisors

Jeff Fang is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aqua Capital Advisors since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Los Angeles, CA. Aqua Capital Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered wealth management firm that provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes tailored integrated planning and portfolio construction, typically using diversified, low-cost ETFs with tax-aware strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Eric L

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Aqua Capital Advisors

Eric Lee is a financial advisor at Aqua Capital Advisors with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has experience at several firms, including Mellem Legacy Partners, BC Partners Credit, First Eagle Alternative Credit, THL Credit Advisors, and Credit Suisse Asset Management. Lee is based in Los Angeles and has worked in the financial industry since at least 2013. Aqua Capital Advisors is a privately owned, SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, estates, pension, and charitable accounts. The firm offers fee-only discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning with a fiduciary approach, using customized, tax-aware portfolios primarily composed of diversified low-cost ETFs and select mutual funds.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

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