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Waterford Advisors, LLC — 13F Portfolio

Plantation, FL SEC Registered Investment Advisor High Net Worth CIK: 0001960657
13F Score ?
9
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$315M
AUM
+4.51%
2026 Q1
+14.67%
1-Year Return
+76.03%
Top 10 Concentration
+3.19%
Turnover
+23.16%
AUM Change
Since 2022
First Filing
57
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-05-15

As of 2026 Q1, Waterford Advisors, Llc manages $315M in reported 13F assets , holds 57 positions with +76.03% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +14.67% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2022. View full holdings list →

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Key Personnel

Christopher J. Waterford — Managing Member & Chief Investment Officer
David A. Richardson — Managing Member & Senior Portfolio Manager
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2026 Q1

Q1 2026 13F Filed: May 15, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
Bond/Debt
+6.00%
Bond/Debt
+4.78%
+3.48%
+2.96%
+2.69%
+0.52%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
Warrant
-1.22%
-0.94%
-0.17%
KEY KEYCORP..
-0.12%
-0.11%
-0.07%

Top Holdings

2026 Q1 Top 6 mgr. wt. · 2026 Q1+4.51%
Stock %
ETF
18.42%
9.57%
Warrant
8.33%
ETF
8.09%
7.82%
ETF
6.10%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $315M
AUM Change +23.16%
New Positions 10
Increased Positions 12
Closed Positions 1
Top 10 Concentration +76.03%
Portfolio Turnover +3.19%
Alt Turnover +12.59%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

Visualizing Top 20 holdings weight history over the last 10 quarters.

Portfolio Analytics — Latest

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Sector Rotation 0.38

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting Waterford Advisors, LLC's top 10 holdings against SPY identified 7 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2025-05 – 2025-10 (-13.1% vs SPY, 6 quarters). Currently underperforming.

Avg. lag: -7.2% vs SPY Avg. duration: 4.0 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of Waterford Advisors, LLC's top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: IVV (2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +16.8 pts), VUG (2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +10.0 pts), VEA (2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +5.7 pts), VTV (2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +5.3 pts), SCHA (2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +3.9 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 7.5% SPY ann.: 21.3% Period: 2023–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
3 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 13Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
IVV
+88%
SPY
+87%
Contrib
+16.8%
2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 13Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
VUG
+120%
SPY
+87%
Contrib
+10.0%
2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 13Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VEA
+68%
SPY
+87%
Contrib
+5.7%
2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 13Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VTV
+54%
SPY
+87%
Contrib
+5.3%
2022 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 12Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
SCHA
+52%
SPY
+81%
Contrib
+3.9%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Waterford Advisors, Llc invest in?
Waterford Advisors, LLC employs a core equity approach, constructing diversified portfolios designed to balance capital appreciation objectives with risk management appropriate for wealth preservation mandates. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes broad market participation through ownership of established large-cap companies with demonstrated operating histories and reasonable valuation characteristics. This blend orientation avoids extreme style tilts toward pure growth or deep value, seeking instead to capture equity market returns while managing factor concentration risks. The **13F Portfolio Composition** reveals a diversified allocation across major market sectors, reflecting the firm's emphasis on balanced exposure rather than concentrated thematic positioning. Holdings typically include established blue-chip equities representing foundational positions in client portfolios, supplemented by selective mid-cap allocations providing growth potential within a risk-managed framework. The portfolio construction approach prioritizes sector diversification and position sizing discipline, avoiding outsized exposure to individual securities or industries that could introduce uncompensated concentration risk. Analysis of **Sector Allocation History** through quarterly filings illuminates how Waterford Advisors navigates changing market conditions while maintaining strategic consistency. The firm's blend approach suggests comfort with positions spanning growth and value characteristics, enabling participation in varying market leadership regimes without requiring aggressive repositioning. Portfolio turnover characteristics indicate a patient investment methodology where core holdings are maintained through normal market volatility, consistent with wealth management objectives emphasizing tax efficiency and reduced transaction friction. Historical replication, though limited by the recent filing commencement, provides early perspective on the firm's investment implementation.
What is Waterford Advisors, Llc's AUM?
Waterford Advisors, Llc reported $315M in 13F assets as of 2026 Q1. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Waterford Advisors, Llc's portfolio?
Waterford Advisors, Llc holds 57 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +76.03% of the reported portfolio, indicating a highly concentrated investment approach.
How to track Waterford Advisors, Llc 13F filings?
Track Waterford Advisors, Llc's quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Waterford Advisors, Llc?
Waterford Advisors, Llc is managed by Christopher J. Waterford (Managing Member & Chief Investment Officer), David A. Richardson (Managing Member & Senior Portfolio Manager).

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