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ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

SEC Registered

25 years of sound decision making

CINCINNATI, OHhttps://ardentcapitalmanagement.com513-831-9393
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
5
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
305

About the firm

Ardent focuses on fundamental equity analysis and active portfolio management for the long-term investor. The firm's CEO and Portfolio Manager, Christopher Donabedian, CFA, has a 20-plus year track record of managing high-conviction, concentrated portfolios and delivering attractive long-term results. In addition to managing client portfolios, the firm has successfully advised on over $500 million in transactions in OTC derivatives, real estate, private equity, venture capital and other private deals.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

High Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit Sharing

Areas of expertise

EquitiesFixed IncomeHigh Dividend StrategiesConcentrated Stock PositionsPrivate Placement AnalysisFundamental Equity AnalysisActive Portfolio ManagementOTC DerivativesReal EstatePrivate EquityVenture Capital

Services

Investment management in equities and fixed income, high dividend strategies, managing concentrated stock positions, and private placement analysis.

Who they serve

Individuals, affluent families, individual retirement assets, corporate retirement assets, foundations, endowments, and predominantly single and multi-family offices. Clients come exclusively by referral.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)43$18M
High Net Worth Individuals63$280M
Charitable Organizations5$27M
State/Municipal Entities2

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Christopher James Donabedian
PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
OH
CINCINNATIHQ

Advisors at this firm

2 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#108264
SEC Number
801-46523
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Performance-based
Minimum: $3,000,000 (waivable)

Data as of March 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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