AdFi
CA

CEF ADVISORS

SEC Registered

PERFORMANCE DRIVEN. DATA OBSESSED.

, https://cefdata.com804-288-2482
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
6
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
180

About the firm

CEF Advisors is a nationally recognized specialist in closed-end fund (CEF) investing, with more than 35 years dedicated to CEFs, business development companies (BDCs), and interval funds. The firm combines specialized research, proprietary data, and portfolio management in a single platform, operating at the intersection of CEF investing, research, and industry advocacy.

Firm Focus

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

High Net WorthInvestment CompaniesInsurance CompaniesSovereign Wealth

Areas of expertise

Closed-end FundsCEF InvestingBdcsInterval FundsPortfolio ManagementData-driven ResearchIndustry Advocacy

Services

Specialized research, proprietary data, portfolio management, index performance comparison, and quarterly CEF, BDC & Interval Fund research calls

Who they serve

Investors seeking seasoned expertise in closed-end funds, BDCs, and interval funds

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)43$11M
High Net Worth Individuals50$102M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations0$0
State/Municipal Entities0
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

John Cole Scott
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
John Cole Scott
PRESIDENT

Office locations

1 office in 1 states
HQ

Advisors at this firm

2 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#115562
SEC Number
801-113697
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee / Subscription

Data as of April 29, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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