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Fair Value Disclosures
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
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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 following is a summary categorization of the Company’s financial instruments based on the inputs utilized in determining the value of such financial instruments. Investments at fair value as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024 are presented below:
As of September 30, 2025
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(Dollars in Thousands)Quoted PricesObservable InputsUnobservable InputsTotal
Assets:
Mutual funds$42 $— $— $42 
Exchange-traded funds and BDC funds34 — — 34 
Investments – External Strategic Managers — — 149,867 149,867 
Investments – Affiliated Funds (1)
— — — 2,255 
Contingent consideration receivable— — — — 
   Other50 — 56 
Total$82 $50 $149,867 $152,254 
Liabilities:
Preferred stock tranche liability$— $— $1,650 $1,650 
Earn-out liabilities— — 50,745 50,745 
TRA liability (2)
— — 10,767 10,767 
Total$— $— $63,162 $63,162 
(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 Condensed 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.
As of December 31, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(Dollars in Thousands)Quoted PricesObservable InputsUnobservable InputsTotal
Assets:
Mutual funds$105 $— $— $105 
Exchange-traded funds and BDC funds118 — — 118 
Investments – External Strategic Managers
— — 147,568 147,568 
Investments – Affiliated Funds (1)
— — — 883 
Contingent consideration receivable— — — — 
Total$223 $— $147,568 $148,674 
Liabilities:
Preferred stock tranche liability$— $— $3,940 $3,940 
Earn-out liabilities— — 64,639 64,639 
TRA liability (2)
— — 9,378 9,378 
Earn-in consideration payable932 — — 932 
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 Condensed 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.
Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3
Unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis are included within other losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there was one transfer from Level 3 to Level 1 of the AWMS earn-out liability. The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of Level 3 measurements as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Level 3 Liabilities as of September 30, 2025
(Dollars in Thousands)TRA liabilityEarn-out
liability
EEA earn-out liabilityEnvoi earn-out consideration liabilityEnvoi earn-out growth consideration liabilityKontora earn-out liabilityPreferred stock tranche liabilityTotal
Beginning balance$9,378 $23,848 $29,871 $9,600 $1,320 — $3,940 $77,957 
Issuances— — — — — 5,743 — 5,743 
Settlements— — (7,387)(2,953)— — — (10,340)
Net (gains) losses1,389 (12,447)1,741 613 (250)1,046 (2,290)(10,198)
Transfers out of Level 3$— $— — — — — $— $— 
Ending balance$10,767 $11,401 $24,225 $7,260 $1,070 6,789 $1,650 $63,162 
Level 3 Liabilities as of December 31, 2024
(Dollars in Thousands)TRA liabilityEarn-out
liability
AWMS earn-out
liability
EEA earn-out liabilityEnvoi earn-out consideration liabilityEnvoi earn-out growth consideration liabilityPreferred stock tranche liabilityTotal
Beginning balance$13,233 $62,380 $1,064 $— $— $— $— $76,677 
Issuances— — — 23,308 7,980 1,020 4,540 36,848 
Settlements— — — — — — — — 
Net (gains) losses(3,855)(38,532)39 6,563 1,620 300 (600)(34,465)
Transfers out of Level 3$— $— (1,103)— — — — (1,103)
Ending balance$9,378 $23,848 $— $29,871 $9,600 $1,320 $3,940 $77,957 

Level 3 Assets as of September 30, 2025
(Dollars in Thousands)Investments – External Strategic ManagersTotal
Beginning balance$147,568 $147,568 
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)2,299 2,299 
Ending balance$149,867 $149,867 

Level 3 Assets as of December 31, 2024
(Dollars in Thousands)Investments – External Strategic ManagersTotal
Beginning balance$164,077 $164,077 
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)(16,509)(16,509)
Purchases—  
Ending balance$147,568 $147,568 
Valuation Methodologies for Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3 as of September 30, 2025

(Dollars in Thousands)Fair
Value
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Inputs
RangesImpact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Level 3 Assets:
Investments – External Strategic Managers$149,867 Discounted Cash FlowDiscount rate
17.5% -30.0%
Lower
Long-term growth rate4.0 %Higher
Level 3 Liabilities:
TRA liability$10,767 Monte CarloVolatility55.0 %Lower
Correlation22.5 %Higher
Cost of debt range
10.2% - 11.2%
Lower
Equity risk premium
6.0% - 13.0%
Lower
Business Combination earn-out liability$11,401 Monte CarloVolatility70.0 %Higher
Risk-free rate3.6 %Higher
EEA earn-out liability$24,225 Discounted Cash FlowEBITDA Discount Rate14.6 %Lower
Risk-free rate3.6 %Lower
Credit spread8.5 %Lower
Envoi earn-out consideration liability$7,260 Discounted Cash FlowRevenue risk-adjusted discount rate11.5 %Lower
Risk-free rate3.6 %Lower
Credit spread8.3 %Lower
Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability$1,070 Monte CarloMetric volatility28.0 %Lower
Risk-free rate3.6 %Lower
Revenue discount rate11.5 %Lower
Credit Risk Adjusted Discount Rate11.8 %Lower
Kontora earn-out liability$6,789 Discounted Cash FlowDiscount rate11.0 %Lower
Preferred stock tranche liability$1,650 Binomial lattice modelVolatility47.5 %Lower
Probability of option exercise50.0 %Higher
Risk-free rate4.7 %Lower
Credit spread8.5 %Lower
Valuation Methodologies for Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2024
(Dollars in Thousands)Fair
Value
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Inputs
RangesImpact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Level 3 Assets:
Investments – External Strategic Managers$147,568 Discounted Cash FlowDiscount rate
18.0% -33%
Lower
Long-term growth rate4.0 %Higher
Level 3 Liabilities:
TRA liability$9,378 Monte CarloVolatility55.0 %Lower
Correlation22.5 %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 CarloVolatility70.0 %Higher
Risk-free rate4.3 %Higher
EEA earn-out liability$29,871 Discounted Cash FlowEBITDA Discount Rate16.3 %Lower
Risk-free rate4.3 %Lower
Credit spread7.9 %Lower
Envoi earn-out consideration liability$9,600 Discounted Cash FlowGrowth rate10.9 %Higher
Revenue risk-adjusted discount rate12.5 %Lower
Risk-free rate4.2 %Lower
Credit spread7.7 %Lower
Envoi earn-out growth consideration liability$1,320 Monte CarloMetric volatility33.0 %Lower
Risk-free rate4.3 %Lower
Revenue discount rate12.5 %Lower
Credit Risk Adjusted Discount Rate11.9 %Lower
Preferred stock tranche liability$3,940 Binomial lattice modelVolatility50.0 %Higher
Probability of option exercise50.0 %Higher
Risk-free rate4.8 %Lower
Credit spread7.9 %Lower