Fair Value Disclosures
The Company classifies its fair value measurements using a three-tiered fair value hierarchy. The basis of the tiers is dependent upon the various “inputs” used to determine the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Fair value is considered the value using the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
•Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.
•Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
•Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
Level 3 Valuation Techniques
In the absence of observable market prices, the Company values financial instruments using valuation methodologies applied on a consistent basis. For some investments little market activity may exist; management’s determination of fair value is then based on the best information available in the circumstances and may incorporate management’s own assumptions and involves a significant degree of judgment, taking into consideration a combination of internal and external factors. Financial instruments for which market prices are not observable include:
•Business Combination Earn-Out Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate future share prices and the implied earn-out payment discounted using the risk-free rate.
•TRA Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate future taxable income, share prices, and the implied TRA payments discounted using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Company’s credit rating.
•AWMS Earn-Out Liability - In connection with the deferred cash consideration related to its acquisition of the remaining 70% of the issued and outstanding ownership and membership interests of AlTi Wealth Management (Switzerland) SA, (“AWMS”), increasing its interest in AWMS from 30% to 100%, on August 2, 2023, the Company’s valuation approach utilized a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate future revenue and the implied earn-out payment discounted using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Company’s credit rating. As of September 30, 2024, the settlement amount became known, which was based on actual revenues received, and the use of the Level 3 valuation technique was discontinued. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2024, the AWMS earn-out liability was fully paid.
•EEA Earn-Out Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a Discounted Cash Flow approach to determine the fair value using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Company’s credit quality.
•Envoi Earn-Out Consideration Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a risk-adjusted Discounted Cash Flow approach to determine the fair value using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Company’s credit quality rating.
•Envoi Earn-Out Growth Consideration Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate future revenue and the implied earn-out payment discounted using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Company’s credit quality rating.
•Kontora Earn-Out Liability - The Company’s valuation approach utilized a Discounted Cash Flow approach to determine the fair value using the liability discount rate which is estimated based on the Kontora subgroups’ weighted average cost of capital for a useful life of ten years.
•Preferred Stock Tranche Liability - The fair value of the Allianz Tranche Right is determined based on Level 3 inputs using a binomial lattice model. At each node of the binomial lattice model, the decision to exercise the Allianz Tranche Right is determined based on if the value of the Series A Preferred Stock at such node is greater than the right’s strike price of $1,000 per share. At nodes where the Allianz Tranche Right is exercised, the resulting payoff of the right is discounted back to the prior node at the risk-free rate. The fair value of the Allianz Tranche Right is estimated by backward
inducting values in the binomial lattice model to the initial node. A probability-weighted assessment is also included as part of the inputs to the valuation of the Allianz Tranche Right.
•Investments in External Strategic Managers - The Company utilized a Discounted Cash Flow approach to determine the fair value of the External Strategic Managers. The discount rate selection for each investment was calibrated using the implied internal rate of return as of the original investment date, adjusted for certain market- and company-specific factors. The selected long-term growth rate for each investment was based on long-term GDP growth rates in the geographic locations of the underlying External Strategic Manager, with consideration for general growth in the asset management industry.
Refer to the valuation methodologies table below for further analysis of Level 3 valuations.
The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024 have been categorized based on the fair value hierarchy as follows:
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| As of December 31, 2025 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | |
| (Dollars in Thousands) | Quoted Prices | | Observable Inputs | | Unobservable Inputs | | Total |
| Assets: | | | | | | | |
| Mutual funds | $ | 42 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 42 | |
| Exchange-traded funds and BDC funds | 35 | | | — | | | — | | | 35 | |
| Investments – External Strategic Managers | — | | | — | | | 142,976 | | | 142,976 | |
Investments – Affiliated Funds (1) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,080 | |
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| Other | 6 | | | 57 | | | — | | | 63 | |
| Total | $ | 83 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 142,976 | | | $ | 144,196 | |
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| Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
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| Preferred stock tranche liability | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,410 | | | $ | 2,410 | |
| Earn-out liabilities | — | | | — | | | 57,411 | | | 57,411 | |
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TRA liability (2) | — | | | — | | | 8,785 | | | 8,785 | |
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| Total | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,606 | | | $ | 68,606 | |
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| As of December 31, 2024 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | |
| (Dollars in Thousands) | Quoted Prices | | Observable Inputs | | Unobservable Inputs | | Total |
| Assets: | | | | | | | |
| Mutual funds | $ | 105 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105 | |
| Exchange-traded funds and BDC funds | 118 | | | — | | | — | | | 118 | |
Investments – External Strategic Managers | — | | | — | | | 147,568 | | | 147,568 | |
Investments – Affiliated Funds (1) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 883 | |
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| Total | $ | 223 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 147,568 | | | $ | 148,674 | |
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| Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
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| Preferred stock tranche liability | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,940 | | | $ | 3,940 | |
| Earn-out liabilities | — | | | — | | | 64,639 | | | 64,639 | |
TRA liability (2) | — | | | — | | | 9,378 | | | 9,378 | |
| Earn-in consideration payable | 932 | | | — | | | — | | | 932 | |
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| Total | $ | 932 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77,957 | | | $ | 78,889 | |
(1) Investments in Affiliated Funds are measured at fair value using the NAV (or its equivalent) practical expedient. The Company’s investments in Affiliated Funds represent interests that do not trade in an active market and are valued using the NAV of each investment company as reported and without adjustment. The Company does not have any commitments to the Affiliated Funds and redemptions are permitted on a monthly basis and require 30 days’ notice. The strategies of the Affiliated Funds primarily focus on near-dated, hard catalyst events that typically involve hostile deals, proposals, minority interest buy-ins, leverage buyouts, activism, spin-offs, recapitalizations, and agreed upon deals. The investments held in the Affiliated Funds are primarily highly liquid and marketable securities. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
(2) The Company carries a portion of its TRA liability at fair value equal to the expected future payments under the TRA.
Level 3 Rollforwards
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of Level 3 financial instruments during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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| As of December 31, 2025 |
| (Dollars in Thousands) | Beginning balance | | Issuances | | Settlements | | Net (gains) losses (1) | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | Ending balance |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments – External Strategic Managers | $ | 147,568 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,592) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 142,976 | |
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| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock tranche liability | $ | 3,940 | | | — | | | — | | | (1,530) | | | — | | | $ | 2,410 | |
| Earn-out liability | $ | 23,848 | | | — | | | — | | | (8,580) | | | — | | | $ | 15,268 | |
| EEA earn-out liability | $ | 29,871 | | | — | | | (7,387) | | | 2,775 | | | — | | | $ | 25,259 | |
| Envoi earn-out consideration liability | $ | 9,600 | | | — | | | (2,953) | | | 1,573 | | | — | | | $ | 8,220 | |
| Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability | $ | 1,320 | | | — | | | — | | | 300 | | | — | | | $ | 1,620 | |
| Kontora earn-out liability | $ | — | | | 5,743 | | | — | | | 1,301 | | | — | | | $ | 7,044 | |
TRA liability | $ | 9,378 | | | — | | | — | | | (593) | | | — | | | $ | 8,785 | |
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| As of December 31, 2024
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | Beginning balance | | Issuances | | Settlements | | Net (gains) losses (1) | | Transfers out of Level 3 (2) | | Ending balance |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments – External Strategic Managers | $ | 164,077 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (16,509) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 147,568 | |
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| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock tranche liability | — | | | 4,540 | | | — | | | (600) | | | — | | | 3,940 | |
| Earn-out liability | 62,380 | | | — | | | — | | | (38,532) | | | — | | | 23,848 | |
| EEA earn-out liability | — | | | 23,308 | | | — | | | 6,563 | | | — | | | 29,871 | |
| Envoi earn-out consideration liability | — | | | 7,980 | | | — | | | 1,620 | | | — | | | 9,600 | |
| Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability | — | | | 1,020 | | | — | | | 300 | | | — | | | 1,320 | |
| AWMS earn-out liability | 1,064 | | | — | | | — | | | 39 | | | (1,103) | | | — | |
TRA liability | 13,233 | | | — | | | — | | | (3,855) | | | — | | | 9,378 | |
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(1) Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on Investments - External Strategic Managers, Preferred stock tranche liability, earn-out liabilities and TRA liability are recorded in Gain (loss) on investments, Gain (loss) on preferred stock tranche liability, Gain (loss) on earnout liabilities, and Gain (loss) on TRA, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
(2) During the year ended December 31, 2024, there was one transfer from Level 3 to Level 1 of the AWMS earn-out liability.
Valuation Methodologies for Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2025
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | Fair Value | | Valuation Techniques | | Unobservable Inputs | | Ranges | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input | | | | | | |
| Level 3 Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments – External Strategic Managers | $ | 142,976 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 17.0% -30.0% | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Long-term growth rate | | 4.0 | % | | Higher | | | | | | |
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| Level 3 Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TRA liability | $ | 8,785 | | | Monte Carlo | | Volatility | | 55.0 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Correlation | | 22.5 | % | | Higher | | | | | | |
| | | | | Cost of debt range | | 10.6% - 11.9% | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Equity risk premium | | 5.8% - 13.2% | | Lower | | | | | | |
| Business Combination earn-out liability | $ | 15,268 | | | Monte Carlo | | Volatility | | 65.0 | % | | Higher | | | | | | |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 3.5 | % | | Higher | | | | | | |
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| EEA earn-out liability | $ | 25,259 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | EBITDA Discount Rate | | 14.6 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 3.5 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 9.3 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| Envoi earn-out consideration liability | $ | 8,220 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Revenue risk-adjusted discount rate | | 11.0 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 3.4 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 9.1 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability | $ | 1,620 | | | Monte Carlo | | Metric volatility | | 29.0 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 3.4 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Revenue discount rate | | 11.0 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Credit Risk Adjusted Discount Rate | | 12.5 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| Kontora earn-out liability | $ | 7,044 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 11.7 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
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| Preferred stock tranche liability | $ | 2,410 | | | Binomial lattice model | | Volatility | | 47.5 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Probability of option exercise | | 50.0 | % | | Higher | | | | | | |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.8 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 9.3 | % | | Lower | | | | | | |
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Valuation Methodologies for Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2024
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | Fair Value | | Valuation Techniques | | Unobservable Inputs | | Ranges | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input |
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| Investments – External Strategic Managers | $ | 147,568 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 18.0% -33% | | Lower |
| | | | | Long-term growth rate | | 4.0 | % | | Higher |
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| Level 3 Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
| TRA liability | $ | 9,378 | | | Monte Carlo | | Volatility | | 55.0 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Correlation | | 22.5 | % | | Higher |
| | | | | Cost of debt range | | 10.2% - 10.9% | | Lower |
| | | | | Equity risk premium | | 6.1% - 13.2% | | Lower |
| Business Combination earn-out liability | $ | 23,848 | | | Monte Carlo | | Volatility | | 70.0 | % | | Higher |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.3 | % | | Higher |
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| EEA earn-out liability | $ | 29,871 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | EBITDA Discount Rate | | 16.3 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.3 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 7.9 | % | | Lower |
| Envoi earn-out consideration liability | $ | 9,600 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Growth rate | | 10.9 | % | | Higher |
| | | | | Revenue risk-adjusted discount rate | | 12.5 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.2 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 7.7 | % | | Lower |
| Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability | $ | 1,320 | | | Monte Carlo | | Metric volatility | | 33.0 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.3 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Revenue discount rate | | 12.5 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Credit Risk Adjusted Discount Rate | | 11.9 | % | | Lower |
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| Preferred stock tranche liability | $ | 3,940 | | | Binomial lattice model | | Volatility | | 50.0 | % | | Higher |
| | | | | Probability of option exercise | | 50.0 | % | | Higher |
| | | | | Risk-free rate | | 4.8 | % | | Lower |
| | | | | Credit spread | | 7.9 | % | | Lower |
The carrying value of financial instruments not measured at fair value, which consists primarily of cash and restricted cash, approximates fair value.
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.