Firm profile

Whitebox Advisors LLC

MINNEAPOLIS, MNCRD 121995Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since January 31, 2006SEC # 801-65882Latest ADV October 6, 2026

Whitebox Advisors LLC's Form ADV filing dated 2026-10-06 reports $15,739,556,705 in regulatory assets under management, $15,739,556,705 discretionary and $0 non-discretionary, 16 accounts, and 67 employees.

Assets Under Management
$15.7B
Employees
67
Offices
5 offices
Total Clients
16

Associated firm names

12 names listed
  • PANDORA SELECT ADVISORS, LLCRelying adviser
  • WHITEBOX SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ADVISORS, LLCRelying adviser
  • WHITEBOX RELATIVE VALUE ADVISORS, LLCRelying adviser
  • WHITEBOX MULTI-STRATEGY ADVISORS, LLCRelying adviser

Leadership

4 roles identified
CCOLisa R. Conrad
CFOMuquarrab B. Karim
COOMuquarrab B. Karim

Advisory services offered

1 types reported
Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Minnesota

MINNEAPOLISPrimary office

New York

NEW YORK

Texas

AUSTIN

United Kingdom

LONDON

4 office records listed · 5 total offices reported. 1 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

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Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$15.7Bas of October 6, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$15.7B
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentPooled Investment Vehicles represent 100.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Pooled Investment Vehicles
100.0%
16

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$15.7B
Total Accounts16
10Y AUM Change+$6.9B (+77.6%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Whitebox Advisors LLC

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees67
Clients per Employee0:1
10Y Employee Change-23 (-25.6%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
SKAGDAY, INC.Direct owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
50% to < 75%
JACOB PAUL MERCERDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
10% to < 25%
PAUL MANUEL ROOSDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
5% to < 10%
NICKOLAS ARTHUR STUKASDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
5% to < 10%
ROBERT JACOB VOGELDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
< 5%
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LPDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
< 5%
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LPDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
< 5%
BRIAN GERALD LUTZDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC
< 5%
ROBERT JACOB VOGELIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SKAGDAY, INC.
75%+
BLUE OWL CAPITAL CARRY LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL GP STAKES GP HOLDINGS LLC
75%+
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II OFFSHORE INVESTORS LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in DYAL US II LLC
75%+
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II OFFSHORE INVESTORS LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in DYAL CAYMAN OFFSHORE II LP
75%+
BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP HOLDINGS LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP LLC
75%+
BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP HOLDINGS LLC
75%+
BLUE OWL CAPITAL HOLDINGS LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL CAPITAL CARRY LP
75%+
DYAL US II LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LP
50% to < 75%
DYAL CAYMAN OFFSHORE II LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LP
50% to < 75%
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II US INVESTORS LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LP
25% to < 50%
BLUE OWL GP STAKES II US INVESTORS LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LP
25% to < 50%
BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BLUE OWL CAPITAL HOLDINGS LP
25% to < 50%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Whitebox Advisors LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-25 · Schedules A and B

29 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1ROBERT JACOB VOGELPARTNER, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICERIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesPARTNER, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER01/2004Schedule APDF page 97
2BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LPNON-VOTING MEMBER OF WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCForeign entityWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NANoNON-VOTING MEMBER OF WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC08/2015Schedule APDF page 97
3BLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LPNON-VOTING MEMBER OF WHITEBOX GENERAL PARTNER LLCForeign entityWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NANoNON-VOTING MEMBER OF WHITEBOX GENERAL PARTNER LLC08/2015Schedule APDF page 97
4SKAGDAY, INC.MEMBER OF WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCDomestic entityWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER OF WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC08/2015Schedule APDF page 97
5JACOB PAUL MERCERPARTNER, HEAD OF SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND RESTRUCTURINGIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC10% to less than 25%Code BYesPARTNER, HEAD OF SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING01/2017Schedule APDF page 97
6MUQUARRAB BIN KARIMCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER07/2020Schedule APDF page 97
7LISA RAGGI CONRADGENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesGENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER04/2021Schedule APDF page 97
8PAUL MANUEL ROOSPARTNER, HEAD OF STRUCTURED CREDITIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC5% to less than 10%Code AYesPARTNER, HEAD OF STRUCTURED CREDIT06/2021Schedule APDF page 97
9NICKOLAS ARTHUR STUKASPARTNER, HEAD OF CREDIT RELATIVE VALUEIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC5% to less than 10%Code AYesPARTNER, HEAD OF CREDIT RELATIVE VALUE05/2022Schedule APDF page 97
10BRIAN GERALD LUTZPARTNER, HEAD OF CONVERTIBLE ARBITRAGEIndividualWHITEBOX ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesPARTNER, HEAD OF CONVERTIBLE ARBITRAGE05/2022Schedule APDF page 97
11ROBERT JACOB VOGELSOLE OWNERIndividualSKAGDAY, INC.75% or moreCode EYesSOLE OWNER07/2011Schedule BPDF page 97
12BLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERForeign entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LPPercentage not specifiedCode FNoGENERAL PARTNER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
13BLUE OWL CAPITAL CARRY LPMEMBERDomestic entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES GP HOLDINGS LLC75% or moreCode ENoMEMBER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
14BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL CAPITAL CARRY LPPercentage not specifiedCode FNoGENERAL PARTNER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
15BLUE OWL GP STAKES II US INVESTORS LPLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LP25% to less than 50%Code CNoLIMITED PARTNER09/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
16DYAL US II LLCLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (A) LP50% to less than 75%Code DNoLIMITED PARTNER12/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
17BLUE OWL GP STAKES II OFFSHORE INVESTORS LPMEMBERForeign entityDYAL US II LLC75% or moreCode ENoMEMBER12/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
18BLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERForeign entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II OFFSHORE INVESTORS LPPercentage not specifiedCode FNoGENERAL PARTNER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
19BLUE OWL GP STAKES GP HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBERDomestic entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FNoMANAGING MEMBER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
20BLUE OWL GP STAKES II US INVESTORS LPLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LP25% to less than 50%Code CNoLIMITED PARTNER09/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
21DYAL CAYMAN OFFSHORE II LPLIMITED PARTNERForeign entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LP50% to less than 75%Code DNoLIMITED PARTNER12/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
22BLUE OWL GP STAKES II OFFSHORE INVESTORS LPLIMITED PARTNERForeign entityDYAL CAYMAN OFFSHORE II LP75% or moreCode ENoLIMITED PARTNER12/2013Schedule BPDF page 98
23BLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERForeign entityDYAL CAYMAN OFFSHORE II LPPercentage not specifiedCode FNoGENERAL PARTNER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
24BLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCMANAGING MEMBERForeign entityDYAL US II LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FNoMANAGING MEMBER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
25BLUE OWL GP STAKES II GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERForeign entityBLUE OWL GP STAKES II (B) LPPercentage not specifiedCode FNoGENERAL PARTNER05/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
26BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBERDomestic entityBLUE OWL CAPITAL GP LLC75% or moreCode ENoMANAGING MEMBER11/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
27BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC.MANAGING MEMBERDomestic entityBLUE OWL CAPITAL GP HOLDINGS LLC75% or moreCode ENoMANAGING MEMBER11/2021Schedule BPDF page 98
28BLUE OWL CAPITAL HOLDINGS LPLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL CAPITAL CARRY LP75% or moreCode ENoLIMITED PARTNER04/2025Schedule BPDF page 98
29BLUE OWL CAPITAL GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityBLUE OWL CAPITAL HOLDINGS LP25% to less than 50%Code CNoGENERAL PARTNER04/2025Schedule BPDF page 98

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/25/2026 12:55:15 PM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 1 source block

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 110–111
Regulator name — filed text
FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OF NORWAY
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 10,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision

Action status / disposition — filed text

WHITEBOX SOLD SHARES IN MAY 2020. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, WHITEBOX HAD RECEIVED AN ALLOCATION OF NEW ISSUE SHARES IN A PUBLIC OFFERING AND CONSIDERED ITSELF IN A LONG POSITION. THE FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OF NORWAY DISAGREED FINDING THAT THE NEWLY ISSUED SHARES WERE NOT TRADEABLE AT THE TIME OF THE SALE AND RESULTED IN A NET REPORTABLE SHORT POSITION.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE FIRM FAILED TO FILE A NOTICE OF RELEVANT SHORT POSITION IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT UNDER SECTION 3-14 OF THE NORWEGIAN SECURITIES TRADING ACT.

Sanction detail — filed text

$10000 PAID ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 11, 2022 NO PORTION WAS WAIVED
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OF NORWAY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/17/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE FINE WAS ASSESSED ON THIS DATE.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FIRM FAILED TO FILE A NOTICE OF RELEVANT SHORT POSITION IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT UNDER SECTION 3-14 OF THE
NORWEGIAN SECURITIES TRADING ACT.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/17/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$10000 PAID ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 11, 2022 NO PORTION WAS WAIVED
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WHITEBOX SOLD SHARES IN MAY 2020. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, WHITEBOX HAD RECEIVED AN ALLOCATION OF NEW ISSUE SHARES IN A PUBLIC
OFFERING AND CONSIDERED ITSELF IN A LONG POSITION. THE FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OF NORWAY DISAGREED FINDING THAT THE
NEWLY ISSUED SHARES WERE NOT TRADEABLE AT THE TIME OF THE SALE AND RESULTED IN A NET REPORTABLE SHORT POSITION.

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