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Registered investment advisers, the advisors registered through them, the capital they report, the private vehicles they run and the people who own them, as a graph with a filing date behind every number. RAUM is what the adviser filed, a move is two registration dates, and a class is a rule you can read.

SEC-registered adviser

Pacer Advisors, Inc.

Asset manager (funds and pooled vehicles)Malvern, PennsylvaniaCRD 137381SEC 801-79654websiteIAPD
Latest filing Aug 13, 2026
First filing on the tape Apr 17, 2014 · 35 filings
SEC status approved since Apr 30, 2014
RAUM
$42B
reported, Item 5.F
Discretionary
100%
of RAUM
Private clients
0.0%
$0 individuals and HNW
Advisors
21
registered through the firm on IAPD
RAUM per advisor
$2.0B
derived; firm RAUM over IAPD count
Employees
24
5 advisory (5.B.1)
Offices
0
beyond the principal office
Private funds
0
reported on Schedule D
History
35 filings and snapshots on the tape
RAUM$42B as of Aug 13, 2026
Apr 27, 2015$113M then
HNW client RAUM: no history
State-registered IARs (5.B.3)19 as of Aug 13, 2026
Apr 27, 20158 then
Employees (5.A)24 as of Aug 13, 2026
Apr 27, 20158 then
Private funds: no history
RAUM -9.2% over the last fiscal year+22% a year over threeIARs 18 to 19
Practice profile
derived from the filing of Aug 13, 2026; every figure names its basis
Archetypes, each a printed rule
  • Broker-dealer affiliated · Item 7.A.1 (broker-dealer affiliate) and at least 50 registered representatives (Item 5.B.2), or the adviser is itself a broker-dealer (6.A.1)
RAUM per advisor
$2.1BderivedRAUM over IAPD advisors; not a book size
Clients per advisor
unknownderivedindividual and HNW clients (5.D) over advisors
Average HNW client
unknownderivedHNW RAUM over HNW clients
Average account
$589MderivedRAUM over accounts (5.F.2.f)
Discretionary
100%derivedof RAUM
Institutional
0.0%derivedpensions, charities, corporations, government, insurance, banks, other advisers
Employees per advisor
1.2derivedItem 5.A over advisors
Advisors per office
20.0derived1 offices incl. principal (1.F.5)
RAUM growth, one year
-16%derivedbetween the last two annual amendments
Advisor growth, one year
+5.6%derivedItem 5.B.3 between annual amendments
Client growth, one year
unknownderived
Compensation
percentage of assetsreportedItem 5.E
Advisory activities
portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for investment companiesreportedItem 5.G
Ownership
no PE, bank or public-company owner found on Schedule Aderived
Advisor book size
not public; not estimatedreported
Also answered yes on Form ADV
  • is a broker-dealer (6.A.1)
  • is an insurance broker or agent (6.A.6)
  • has discretionary authority over which securities are bought or sold (8.C.1)
  • compensates persons for client referrals (8.G.1)
  • compensates non-employees for client referrals (8.G.2)
  • marketing includes hypothetical performance (5.L.3)
Where the RAUM sits
Form ADV Item 5.D, latest filing
  • Investment companies$42B100%
Individual clients
n/areported
HNW clients
n/areported
Pension plan clients
n/areported
Charitable clients
n/areported
Accounts
71reported
Financial planning clients
reported
Wrap fee programs
noreported
Custody of client assets
noreported
Compensation
% of AUMreported
Class basis
private_client_share=0.0 fund_share=1.0 institutional_share=0.0 related_bd=true related_bank=true bd_reps=19.0derived
Advisors registered through the firm
20 on IAPD today, longest tenure first
NameBranchHere sinceIn industryPrior firms
Bruce Alan KavanaughMalvern, PaMar 29, 200631 y0
Joe Mckee ThomsonCertified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial ConsultantMalvern, PaMar 29, 200646 y0
Sean Edward OharaPalm Beach, Fl Mar 11, 200940 y0
Ashlee Ann Thomson BradbardMalvern, PaFeb 22, 201219 y0
Brad Schafenacker GeryMalvern, PaJun 11, 201319 y1
Daniel Mark AliverniniCertified Financial PlannerMalvern, PaApr 25, 201818 y2
Patrick Ryan HullCosta Mesa, Ca Oct 3, 201913 y1
Michael Patrick GillespieMalvern, PaAug 3, 202111 y1
Mark Austin DonovanChicago, Il Jun 13, 202211 y2
John AbbottBoca Raton, Fl Nov 13, 202311 y2
Mark Charles KettenhofenMalvern, Pa Jan 16, 202413 y1
Joseph Albert WernerMalvern, PaNov 18, 202410 y0
Brian M LomedicoMalvern, Pa May 5, 202517 y4
Marc WestburgMalvern, Pa Jun 6, 202525 y1
Garrett S TingleFenton, Mo Oct 3, 202510 y2
Joshua Jacobs MccarthyDe Witt, Mi Oct 3, 202510 y2
Michael A GreenMalvern, Pa Jan 30, 202612 y1
Tyler R KoivistoMalvern, Pa Feb 3, 202611 y1
Nathan Grant BakerMalvern, Pa Mar 3, 202613 y2
Erin Marie JagusakMalvern, PaAug 11, 202620 y4
Advisor movement
5 left, 7 joined in 12 months
net +2 in 12 months2 left in 90 days1 joined in 90 daysdeparture rate 24% of current headcount15 left over 36 months
Left, latest
Joined, latest
Teams: two or more advisors moving together within fourteen days, from one state
    Private funds
    No private fund reported.
    Owners and control persons
    Schedule A and B, latest filing
    • Edward Sean Ohara · Directorcontrol
      since 04/2019 · owns 10% to 25%
    • Mckee Joe Thomson · Presidentcontrol
      since 03/2005 · owns 50% to 75%
    • Ann Thomson Ashlee Bradbard · Svp
      since 10/2015 · owns 5% to 10%
    • Shawn Jeffrey Johnson · Chief Compliance Officer
      since 06/2023 · owns less than 5%
    • Marie Joann Thomson · Treasurer/Secretary
      since 03/2005 · owns 5% to 10%
    • L. T. Kimberly Zeller · Vice President, Key Accounts
      since 01/2015 · owns 5% to 10%
    Related persons
    Schedule D 7.A
    Office movement
    IAPD branch city; joins and departures in 12 months
    OfficeAdvisorsJoinedLeftTeams outForming
    Malvern, Pa · principal2062
    Los Angeles, Ca100
    Napa, Ca001
    Sacramento, Ca000
    Dorchester, Ma001
    Rockville, Md001
    Birmingham, Al000
    Raleigh, Nc000
    Houston, Tx000
    Offices
    Schedule D 1.F, the 25 largest
    No branch office listed.
    What changed
    consecutive filings, newest first
    • Accounts · 57 to 71
      Mar 31, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
    • Discretionary RAUM · $39B to $42B
      Mar 31, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
    • RAUM · $39B to $42B
      Mar 31, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
    • Accounts · 54 to 57
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • BD registered reps · 18 to 19
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • Employees · 23 to 24
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • State-registered IARs · 18 to 19
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • Discretionary RAUM · $46B to $39B
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • RAUM · $46B to $39B
      Sep 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
    • Accounts · 47 to 54
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • BD registered reps · 17 to 18
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • Employees · 22 to 23
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • Financial planning clients · unset to
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • State-registered IARs · 17 to 18
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • Discretionary RAUM · $35B to $46B
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • RAUM · $35B to $46B
      Jun 27, 2024 to Jan 9, 2025
    • Accounts · 46 to 47
      Sep 11, 2023 to Mar 28, 2024
    • Discretionary RAUM · $24B to $35B
      Sep 11, 2023 to Mar 28, 2024
    • RAUM · $24B to $35B
      Sep 11, 2023 to Mar 28, 2024
    • Advisory activities · 1 to 2
      Aug 29, 2023 to Aug 30, 2023
    • Discretionary RAUM · $23B to $24B
      May 12, 2023 to Jun 28, 2023
    • RAUM · $23B to $24B
      May 12, 2023 to Jun 28, 2023
    • Accounts · 41 to 46
      Mar 31, 2022 to Mar 30, 2023
    • BD registered reps · 19 to 17
      Mar 31, 2022 to Mar 30, 2023
    • State-registered IARs · 19 to 17
      Mar 31, 2022 to Mar 30, 2023
    • Discretionary RAUM · $12B to $23B
      Mar 31, 2022 to Mar 30, 2023
    • RAUM · $12B to $23B
      Mar 31, 2022 to Mar 30, 2023
    • Accounts · 32 to 41
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • Advisory employees · 4 to 5
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • Employees · 21 to 22
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • State-registered IARs · 17 to 19
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • Discretionary RAUM · $6.1B to $12B
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • RAUM · $6.1B to $12B
      Mar 22, 2021 to Mar 25, 2022
    • Accounts · 23 to 32
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • BD registered reps · 18 to 19
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • Employees · 19 to 21
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • State-registered IARs · 15 to 17
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • Discretionary RAUM · $5.6B to $6.1B
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • RAUM · $5.6B to $6.1B
      May 7, 2020 to Mar 22, 2021
    • Accounts · 15 to 23
      Feb 18, 2020 to Feb 28, 2020
    Signals
    30 dated events
    • Donald C Kornse left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Morgan Stanley (registered 2026-08-19)
      Sep 14, 2026 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Jared Winfield Worthington left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Cetera Investment Advisers Llc (registered 2026-07-18)
      Jul 1, 2026 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Jason Circelli left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Horizon Investments Llc (registered 2026-07-02)
      Jun 9, 2026 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Tyler Schlater left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Kestra Advisory Services, Llc (registered 2025-12-01)
      Oct 10, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Charles J Maschi left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc. (registered 2025-11-05)
      Oct 8, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Joseph Nassar left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Quartz Partners Investment Management (registered 2025-09-16)
      Sep 4, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Sarah Nowfel left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Wells Fargo Advisors (registered 2025-07-11)
      Jul 3, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Richard A Sterling left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Mml Investors Services, Llc (registered 2025-07-30)
      Jun 10, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Colman Peter Flanagan left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Hartford Funds (registered 2025-05-22)
      Apr 29, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • 2 advisors left Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (Boston, MA) for Pacer Advisors, Inc. on the same day
      Apr 25, 2025 · Team lift-out · derived
    • Shane Braasch left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for New York Life Investment Management Llc (registered 2025-04-22)
      Apr 3, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $46.1B, up 31% from $35.1B (2024-06-27 to 2025-01-09)
      Jan 9, 2025 · RAUM change · derived
    • Shahram K Shafii left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Edward Jones (registered 2024-11-15)
      Nov 4, 2024 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • James Anthony Guarciariello left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Natixis Advisors, Llc (registered 2025-05-07)
      Nov 4, 2024 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Robert Michael Kunce left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Ameriprise Financial Services, Llc (registered 2024-07-15)
      Apr 2, 2024 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $35.1B, up 44% from $24.3B (2023-09-11 to 2024-03-28)
      Mar 28, 2024 · RAUM change · derived
    • Mitchell S. Gilbert left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Pgim Investments Llc (registered 2024-01-22)
      Dec 15, 2023 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Nicholis Cole left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Edward Jones (registered 2023-12-13)
      Dec 8, 2023 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Jeffrey Scott Betros left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc (registered 2023-09-07)
      Sep 1, 2023 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $22.9B, up 84% from $12.4B (2022-03-31 to 2023-03-30)
      Mar 30, 2023 · RAUM change · derived
    • Aaron David Holman left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Commonwealth Financial Network (registered 2023-03-23)
      Dec 21, 2022 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Benjamin Anthony Junior left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (registered 2022-12-06)
      Oct 3, 2022 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Michael D Mack left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Victory Capital Management Inc. (registered 2023-09-21)
      Jun 28, 2022 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $12.4B, up 102% from $6.1B (2021-03-22 to 2022-03-25)
      Mar 25, 2022 · RAUM change · derived
    • Peter Colwin Tamburrino left Pacer Advisors, Inc. for Hartford Funds (registered 2022-01-24)
      Jan 18, 2022 · Advisor changed firm · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $5.6B, up 75% from $3.2B (2020-02-18 to 2020-02-28)
      Feb 28, 2020 · RAUM change · derived
    • Edward Sean Ohara (Director) appeared on Schedule A of Pacer Advisors, Inc.
      Aug 1, 2019 · Control person joined · fact
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $3.2B, up 98% from $1.6B (2018-12-19 to 2019-03-12)
      Mar 12, 2019 · RAUM change · derived
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. reported RAUM $1.6B, up 86% from $877.0M (2017-04-05 to 2018-02-26)
      Feb 26, 2018 · RAUM change · derived
    • Pacer Advisors, Inc. filed its initial SEC registration (Form ADV)
      Apr 17, 2014 · First SEC registration · fact
    Across DFX
    shared identifiers only, never a name match
    No identifier-backed link to the venture, private equity, family office or sponsor graphs.
    How to reach
    public business contact points only, each with its source
    Website
    PACERADVISORS.COMreportedpublic record, Form ADV, Sep 17, 2026
    Principal office phone
    855-780-8100reportedpublic record, Form ADV, Aug 13, 2026
    Provenance
    Form ADV
    SEC filing data 2011 to 2024 and the monthly roster 2025 onreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
    Advisors
    IAPD individual compilation feed, dailyreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
    Class
    Asset manager (funds and pooled vehicles)deriveda rule over Items 5.D and 7.A
    RAUM per advisor
    $2.0Bderivedfirm RAUM over the IAPD count; not a book size
    Loaded
    Sep 14, 2026