Clayton Partners LLC
● SEC registered since 2015CRD 127546SEC# 801-85190Berkeley, CA
Ranks #5,291 of 5,974 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$172M
Fund GAV
$57.2M
Private funds
1
Employees
4
Accounts
80
Location
Berkeley, CA
About Clayton Partners
Clayton Partners is an opportunistic value investment firm managing a private investment strategy and separate accounts for high-net-worth and institutional clients. It offers equity-oriented strategies including value and decarbonization themes.
Summary based on the firm’s website.
Clayton Partners LLC assets under management
Clayton Partners LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Berkeley, CA. The firm has been registered since 2015. It reports $172 million in regulatory assets under management and employs 4 people. Clayton Partners LLC manages 1 private fund with combined gross assets of $57.2 million, including Clayton Capital Appreciation Fund, L.P. By regulatory assets, it ranks 5,291 of 5,974 private fund managers.
Clayton Partners LLC private funds
1 funds · $57.2M GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Capital Appreciation Fund, L.P. | Hedge | $57.2M | $500K |
Clayton Partners LLC owners & executives
3 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gates Control | Chief Compliance Officer | Under 5% | 2017 |
| Brian Guy Lancaster Control | Manager/Member | 25-50% | 2011 |
| Jason Gordon Stankowski Control | Manager/Member | 50-75% | 2009 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clayton Partners LLC manage?
Clayton Partners LLC reports $172 million in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does Clayton Partners LLC manage?
Clayton Partners LLC manages 1 private funds with combined gross assets of $57.2 million.
How many employees does Clayton Partners LLC have?
Clayton Partners LLC reports 4 employees.
Where is Clayton Partners LLC located?
Clayton Partners LLC is based in Berkeley, CA and has been SEC-registered since 2015.
Does Clayton Partners LLC disclose fund performance?
Clayton Partners LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration

| Address | 3160 College Avenue, Suite 203, Berkeley, CA 94705 |
| Phone | 415-296-5070 |
| Fax | 415-296-5074 |
| Office hours | 6:00a.m. To 4:00p.m. |
| SEC region | San Francisco Regional Office (SFRO) |
| Discloses disciplinary history | No |
Regulatory AUM
$172M▲ 2%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlySep '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 79%
Larger than 21% of 16,369 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 89%
Larger than 11% of 5,974 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 77%
More funds than 23% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 69%
More than 31% of 16,804 advisers
Assets under management
$172Mregulatory AUM
Discretionary $172M