What Smith Group Asset Management does

Smith Group Asset Management is a Dallas-based private investment management firm founded in 1995, operating with 11-50 employees. In the available source material, the only substantive reference to the entity is its registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser under the legal name Smith Group Asset Management, LLC (Form ADV, Firm ID 313265). It is listed in the footer of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management's website alongside another registered adviser (Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P., Firm ID 159296), but the nature of its relationship to Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management is not explained in the input data.

The overwhelming bulk of the source data describes Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management — a separate (or at least clearly adjacent) investment management business reporting $20.2 billion in assets under management and advisement as of December 31, 2025, distributing mutual funds, interval funds, managed ETF portfolios, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, non-traded REITs, opportunity zone funds, and Delaware Statutory Trusts through direct institutional sales, advisor-access portals (SEI, AIX, CAIS, iCapital), and direct investor portals. No product offering, headcount figure, client roster, or revenue figure is attributed to Smith Group Asset Management specifically in the provided material.

Given that the input data does not establish Smith Group's independent products, pricing, GTM motion, or financials, the company's business model cannot be characterized with precision. It is reasonable to characterize it as an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Dallas, but claims about AUM, product breadth, customer segments, or revenue mechanics for this specific entity would exceed the evidence supplied.

Name

Smith Group Asset Management

Legal name

Smith Group Asset Management, LLC

Website

https://smithasset.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smith Group Asset Management, LLC is a Dallas-based, SEC-registered investment adviser (Form ADV, Firm ID 313265) founded in 1995, operating with 11-50 employees. The source data provides no independent product, AUM, customer, or revenue details beyond its adviser registration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Management & Asset Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Open-End Investment Funds (525910), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Advisory Portfolio Management (Non-Discretionary) (FSAAABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Account Platforms (Separately Managed Accounts / Customized Portfolios) (FSAHAKAC), Large-Cap Equity (Active) (FSAAAIAA), Mid-Cap Equity (Active) (FSAAAIAB)

Keywords

• Investment management services
• Asset management advisory
• Registered investment adviser
• Portfolio management services
• Wealth management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Asset Management and Advisory Fees: The firm generates revenue through investment management and asset management services, including advisory fees on assets under management and advisement. Provides services across multiple asset classes including global equity, multi-asset, real estate, infrastructure, fixed income, cash management, and private market opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Smith Group Asset Management is a private, Dallas-based SEC-registered investment adviser (Form ADV, Firm ID 313265) operating as an investment management and asset management firm. The firm is referenced as an affiliated entity within the Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management ecosystem, providing investment advisory services to institutional and individual investors across multiple asset classes including global equity, fixed income, real assets, private markets, and alternative investment strategies.

Product overview

Smith Group Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management. Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management operates as a platform-plus-strategies architecture offering multiple investment vehicles including mutual funds, interval funds, managed ETF portfolios, separately managed accounts (SMAs), unified managed accounts (UMAs), non-traded REITs, opportunity zone funds, and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). The platform spans diverse investment strategies including digital assets, real assets and private market strategies, tax-advantaged real estate (DSTs & OZs), equity and fixed income, commodities, cash management, and impact/sustainability investing. The firm reported $20.2 billion in assets under management and advisement as of December 31, 2025, with $140 billion in total real assets transactions and 160 offices in 22 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Assets Digital asset investment strategies including cryptocurrency and blockchain-related investments for institutional and qualified investors.
• Real Assets and Private Market Strategies Private market investment strategies covering real estate, infrastructure, and other real assets for institutional and qualified investors.
• Tax Advantaged Real Estate Strategies (DSTs & OZs) Tax-advantaged real estate investment products including Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for 1031 and 721 tax-deferred exchanges, and Opportunity Zone funds.
• Equity and Fixed Income Strategies Public equity and fixed income investment strategies across global markets for diversified portfolio exposure.
• Managed ETF Portfolios Actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolio strategies offering multi-asset exposure.
• Commodities Commodity investment strategies providing exposure to commodity markets for diversification.
• Cash Management Cash management solutions for investors seeking liquidity and capital preservation.
• Impact and Sustainability Sustainable and impact-focused investment strategies integrating ESG factors for values-aligned investors.
• Other Private Market and Customized Solutions Customized private market solutions and bespoke investment offerings for qualified institutional and high-net-worth investors.
• Mutual Funds Registered mutual funds offering diversified investment strategies across various asset classes.
• Interval Funds Interval funds providing periodic liquidity at NAV for investors seeking private market exposure.
• Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) Individually managed accounts offering customized portfolio management for institutional and high-net-worth investors.
• Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs) Consolidated account structures combining multiple strategies and managers within a single account.
• Non-Traded REITs Non-traded real estate investment trusts providing private real estate exposure without public market volatility.
• Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund A digital asset investment fund combining gold exposure with bitcoin exposure for institutional investors.
• Cantor Fitzgerald Income Trust Income-focused investment trust offering regular distributions to investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20.2 billion in assets under management and advisement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• RPM LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management and RPM Living jointly acquired Biscayne Shores, a new waterfront multifamily community in North Miami. RPM Living is described as one of the nation's premier multifamily property management and investment companies.
• UBS O'ConnormajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2025Cantor Fitzgerald expanded its asset management capabilities through the acquisition of UBS's O'Connor alternatives investment platform. This acquisition significantly enhanced the firm's alternatives investment offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Hightower Advisors: U.S. registered investment adviser and wealth management firm that aggregates independent advisor teams and serves HNW individuals and institutions; comparable to Smith Group on RIA model, advisor-led distribution, and multi-asset capabilities.
• Mariner Wealth Advisors: SEC-registered independent RIA providing comprehensive wealth advisory to HNW clients with multi-asset capabilities and alternative investments; directly comparable to Smith Group in service model and target client segment.
• Focus Financial Partners: Partnership-of-RIAs model providing scale, technology, and capital to independent wealth management firms including alternative-investment access; comparable to Smith Group's RIA business model and growth orientation.
• Edelman Financial Engines: SEC-registered investment adviser providing asset management and financial planning to individuals and households; comparable to Smith Group in RIA status and individual-investor orientation.
• Mercer Advisors: Large national RIA offering comprehensive investment management and financial planning to HNW clients across multiple U.S. markets; comparable in RIA registration, multi-asset offerings, and HNW client focus.

Broad incumbents

• Commonwealth Financial Network: Large privately held independent broker-dealer/RIA network providing custody, technology and practice management to thousands of advisors; comparable as a similarly positioned RIA support and distribution platform.
• Cetera Financial Group: Multi-channel independent broker-dealer/RIA platform serving thousands of financial professionals with investment advisory, brokerage and alternative-investment access; comparable to the advisor-channel distribution used by Smith Group.
• LPL Financial: Largest U.S. independent broker-dealer and RIA custody platform supporting independent advisors with technology, product access and practice management; broad incumbent comparable on advisor-channel RIA distribution.

Emerging players

• Sanctuary Wealth: Emerging RIA platform partnering with high-end independent advisors and offering alternative-investment access; partially comparable to Smith Group's boutique RIA model with advisor-channel distribution emphasis.

Others

• Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management (division): The asset management division of the parent's vertically integrated financial services franchise providing the multi-asset platform and distribution underpinning Smith Group's product access; included as an enabling/parent-ecosystem participant rather than a competing RIA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smith-group-asset-management

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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