Sun Valley Advisors, Inc.
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Client assets under management
$17,806,427
Clients
29
0% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
29
HighAverage account size
$614,015
About
The firm provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, ERISA accounts, trusts, estates and business entities under a global balanced mandate. Portfolios are built primarily with closed‑end funds purchased at discounts to net asset value, with exchange‑traded funds used to add diversification.
Investment decisions are driven by systematic analysis of the closed‑end fund universe—approximately 650 funds—using proprietary software to estimate a maximum discount for each fund (the brochure cites estimated maximum discounts ranging roughly from 19% to 60%). Client accounts are managed to stated risk/reward objectives, with cash equivalents used to control volatility, and clients receive monthly reports that include performance comparisons to indexes and mutual fund averages.
Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s public disclosure of past performance and provision of comparative performance in client reports, a practice that is uncommon among similar independent advisers. The firm also maintains directed brokerage (clients select custodians), generally avoids trade aggregation in favor of small limit orders for thinly traded closed‑end funds, and operates as a small, solo‑advisor boutique with a minimum account size of $50,000.
Client services
Portfolio management
Expertise
Passive / index investing
Concentrated stock management
Fee options
$100,000 - $500,000: 1.0% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.875% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,000+: 0.60%
Account minimum: $50,000
Main office location
Sun Valley Advisors, Inc.
Hailey ID, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Sun Valley Advisors, Inc. has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California · Idaho
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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