First Light Asset Management, LLC
● SEC registered since 2013CRD 168899SEC# 801-78528Edina, MN
Ranks #2,593 of 6,004 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$1.41B
Fund GAV
$975.2M
Private funds
3
Employees
14
Accounts
861
Location
Edina, MN
First Light Asset Management, LLC assets under management
First Light Asset Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser overseen by the SEC based in Edina, MN. The firm has been registered since 2013. It reports $1.4 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs 14 people. First Light Asset Management, LLC manages 3 private funds with combined gross assets of $975.2 million, including First Light Focus Fund, LP. By regulatory assets, it ranks 2,593 of 6,004 private fund managers.
First Light Asset Management, LLC private funds
3 funds · $975.2M GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Light Focus Fund, LP | Hedge | $659.3M | $1M |
| First Light Prism Fund, LP | Hedge | $194.2M | $1M |
| First Light Genesis+ Fund, LP | Hedge | $121.7M | $1M |
First Light Asset Management, LLC owners & executives
5 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Thomas Johnson | Senior Research Analyst & Founding Principal | Under 5% | 2018 |
| Kurt Terry Peterson Control | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer | Under 5% | 2023 |
| Mathew Arens 2021 Irrevocable Trust Control | Member | 25-50% | 2021 |
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How much does First Light Asset Management, LLC manage?
First Light Asset Management, LLC reports $1.4 billion in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does First Light Asset Management, LLC manage?
First Light Asset Management, LLC manages 3 private funds with combined gross assets of $975.2 million.
How many employees does First Light Asset Management, LLC have?
First Light Asset Management, LLC reports 14 employees.
Where is First Light Asset Management, LLC located?
First Light Asset Management, LLC is based in Edina, MN and has been SEC-registered since 2013.
Does First Light Asset Management, LLC disclose fund performance?
First Light Asset Management, LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | 3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 201, Edina, MN 55435 |
| Phone | 952-831-6500 |
| Fax | 952-314-9600 |
| Office hours | 8a.m.-4:30p.m. |
| SEC region | Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) |
| CIK | 1600004 |
| Discloses disciplinary history | No |
Regulatory AUM
$1.41B▲ 24%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 27%
Larger than 73% of 16,271 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 43%
Larger than 57% of 6,004 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 53%
More funds than 47% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 32%
More than 68% of 16,825 advisers
Assets under management
$1.41Bregulatory AUM
Discretionary $1.41B
Service providers
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