Welcy Capital Advisors Llc
- Regulatory AUM
- $226M
- Discretionary
- $212M
- Clients
- 19
- Avg AUM / client
- $11.9M
- Accounts
- 21
- Employees
- 10
AUM over time
Reported AUM from Form ADV filings, plotted by filing date · as of Mar 30, 2026
Who they serve
| Client type | Clients | AUM | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (non-high net worth) | 10 | $3.0M | 1.32% |
| High net worth individuals | 1 | $3.2M | 1.43% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 1 | $18.3M | 8.11% |
| Pooled investment vehicles (non-investment companies) | 2 | $187M | 83.1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $13.7M | 6.09% |
Private funds (3)
Reported in Form ADV Section 7.B.(1), filing of Jul 2024 · $65.5M combined gross assets
| Fund | Type | Domicile | Gross assets | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pg Growth Opportunities Master Fund I, Llc master | Private Equity Fund | Delaware | $39.3M | 10 |
| Prival Credit Opportunities Fund I, Lp | Other Private Fund | Delaware | $19.1M | 0 |
| Lw Latin America Fixed Income Opportunities Fund | Hedge Fund | Curacao | $7.2M | 21 |
People (9)
roster as of Jul 20, 2026| Name | Role / title | Credentials | With firm since | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalles, Carlos | Settlor/Trustee | Sep 1994 (32y) | ≈ 4.69% – 25% via Carlos Arturo Zalles Revocable Trust | |
| Nicolas Zalles | Chief Investment Officer | Feb 2015 (12y) | Less than 5% | |
| Henriquez Schemel, Philip, Robert | Manager | Mar 2016 (10y) | ≈ 6.25% – 25% via Lw Investment Management, Ltd | |
| Fabrega Roux, Juan, Carlos | Shareholder | Jul 2021 (5y) | ≈ 37.5% – 75% via Gpus Inc | |
| Sosa, Jaime | Manager | Aug 2021 (5y) | Less than 5% | |
| Casanova, Miguel, Angel | Cco | Sep 2022 (4y) | Less than 5% | |
| Juan Carlos Lorenzo | Registered representative | Apr 2025 (1y) | ||
| Steven Roy Karpel | Registered representative | Jan 2026 (1y) | ||
| Luis Alberto Pena | Registered representative | May 2026 (0y) |
Entity owners (Schedule A/B)
| Entity | Title / status | Since | Sch. | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gpus Inc | Shareholder | Oct 2021 | A | 50% – 75% |
| Lw Investment Management, Ltd | Shareholder | Jul 2010 | A | 25% – 50% |
| Carlos Arturo Zalles Revocable Trust | Shareholder | Dec 2018 | B | ≈ 6.25% – 25% via Lw Investment Management, Ltd |
Estimated effective ownership (look-through of filed bands):
- Zalles, Carlos: 75% – 100% of Carlos Arturo Zalles Revocable Trust × 25% – 50% of Lw Investment Management, Ltd × 25% – 50% direct ≈ 4.69% – 25% of the firm
- Henriquez Schemel, Philip, Robert: 25% – 50% of Lw Investment Management, Ltd × 25% – 50% direct ≈ 6.25% – 25% of the firm
- Fabrega Roux, Juan, Carlos: 75% – 100% of Gpus Inc × 50% – 75% direct ≈ 37.5% – 75% of the firm
- Carlos Arturo Zalles Revocable Trust: 25% – 50% of Lw Investment Management, Ltd × 25% – 50% direct ≈ 6.25% – 25% of the firm
Roster from the IAPD representatives feed; ownership and acquisition dates from Form ADV Schedule A/B. "Since" is the earliest filed registration or acquisition date.
Private funds (3, $65.5M gross assets)
| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. investment | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pg Growth Opportunities Master Fund I, Llc | Private Equity Fund | $39.3M | $500K | 10 |
| Prival Credit Opportunities Fund I, Lp | Other Private Fund | $19.1M | $500K | 0 |
| Lw Latin America Fixed Income Opportunities Fund | Hedge Fund | $7.2M | $50.0K | 21 |
From Form ADV Section 7.B private fund reporting.
Documents (1 archived)
| Form | Period | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form ADV (full filing) | 03/30/2026 | 2.4 MB | View · PDF · Source ↗ |
Archived copies of the firm's regulatory filings, versioned by content hash.
Disciplinary disclosures
Allegations: RESPONDENT VIOLATED RULE 69W-600.0024(9)(A), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY FAILING TO TIMELY FILE A FORM U 5 FOR ABREU; B. RESPONDENT VIOLATED RULE 69W-600.0016(5)(A), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ASSOCIATED PERSON REGISTERED AND DESIGNATED, VIA NOTIFICATION TO THE OFFICE, AS PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 51 7 .12, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THE RULES PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; C. RESPONDENT VIOLATED RULE 69W-600.0132(2)(F), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY FAILING TO TIMELY CONDUCT AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CASTELLANA FUND; D. RESPONDENT VIOLATED RULE 69W-600.0131(1)(W), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO TIMELY CONDUCTING AN AUDIT OF THE CASTELLANA FUND; AND E. RESPONDENT VIOLATED RULE 69W-600.0132(2)(I)2.B., FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY FAILING TO SEND ITEMIZED INVOICES TO ONE OR MORE CLIENTS THAT WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEKEEPING REQUIREMENTS, BY NOT INCLUDING THE FORMULA USED TO CALCULATE THE FEE. Status: Final Sanction Detail: TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THE OFFICE'S RULES PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AND SHALL HENCEFORTH STRICTLY COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THE RULES PROMULGATED THERETO; AND B. AN IMPOSITION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AGAINST RESPONDENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,002.00. Summary: THE FIRM PAID THE FINE AS AGREED.
Disclosure text reproduced verbatim from the firm's own Form ADV filings.
How they charge
- • Percentage of assets under management
- • Performance-based fees
- • Other fees
- • CONSULTING FEES
Services
- • Portfolio management for individuals/small businesses
- • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
- • Portfolio management for businesses/institutional clients
Custody
Reported custodians
- Ameritas Investment Company, Llc $57.2M (31% of AUM) Jan 2026
- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. $42.2M (28% of AUM) Jul 2024
- Interactive Brokers $37.7M (17% of AUM) Mar 2026
Amounts as reported in ADV Item 5.K.(3) (custodians holding 10%+ of SMA assets).
Firm reports having custody of client funds or securities (Item 9.A).
Source
All data on this page comes from this firm's Form ADV filings, reproduced without modification. Latest filing: Mar 30, 2026.
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