Parkside Investments, LLC

Parkside Investments, LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Adviser specializing in providing discretionary investment management services. The firm was established in January 2017 and is co-owned by Alan Cole, President/CIO, and Chris Engelman, Managing Director. Parkside caters to high net worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments, offering wealth management services focused on long-term planning. Their investment strategies prioritize capital preservation, portfolio customization, risk management through diversification, and maximizing tax efficiency. Parkside's investment approach includes large-cap core equity strategies and fixed income diversification through individual bonds or various funds. The firm also manages proprietary funds, Parkside Covered Call Fund, LP, and Parkside VPS Fund, LP. As of December 31, 2024, Parkside managed approximately $824 million on a discretionary basis. The firm charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management, with a standard fee schedule for new clients ranging from 0.30% to 0.90% based on asset levels. Clients have investment discretion, allowing Parkside to make trades without prior consultation. The firm executes trades through selected broker-dealers for best execution and does not receive payment for order flow. Parkside emphasizes a client-first approach, with a commitment to transparency, ethical conduct, and client service. The firm's personnel, including Alan Cole, Chris Engelman, John Kearney, Debbi Frenzel, and Todd Needlman, bring extensive financial services experience and hold professional designations such as CFA and CIC.