Firm profile

Flat Rock Global

JACKSON, WYCRD 288551Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since July 10, 2017SEC # 801-110612Latest ADV March 24, 2026

Flat Rock Global is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Jackson, WY. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 24, 2026, reports $1.6B in regulatory assets under management, 13 employees, 1 office, and 3 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$1.6B
Employees
13
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
<5

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
  • FLAT ROCK GLOBAL, LLC

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEORobert K. Grunewald
CCOAndrew P. Chica
CFORyan K. Ripp

Advisory services offered

1 types reported
Portfolio management for investment companies

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

JACKSON, Wyoming, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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Wyoming

JACKSONPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$1.6Bas of March 24, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$1.6B
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 segmentInvestment Cos. represent 100.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Investment Cos.
100.0%
3

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

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

Total AUM$1.6B
Total Accounts3
10Y AUM Change+$1.6B

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Flat Rock Global

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Employee Growth by Quarter

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

Total Employees13
Clients per Employee0:1
10Y Employee Change+8 (+160.0%)

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%
ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUSTDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
10% to < 25%
TURTLE, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
10% to < 25%
FLAT ROCK GLOBAL - SERIES A, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
10% to < 25%
SHILOH RYAN BATESDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
10% to < 25%
ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD 2022 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
10% to < 25%
THOMSON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
5% to < 10%
RYAN KELLY RIPPDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL
5% to < 10%
ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALDIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUST
75%+
ROBERT ALAN KLEINERTIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in TURTLE, LLC
75%+
JOHN LAWRENCE THOMSONIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in THOMSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT LLC
75%+
ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALDIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD 2022 IRREVOCABLE TRUST
75%+
ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUSTIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FLAT ROCK GLOBAL - SERIES A, LLC
75%+
THOMSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in THOMSON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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 Flat Rock Global.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-24 · Schedules A and B

15 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividualFLAT ROCK GLOBALLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER11/2016Schedule APDF page 18
2ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUSTMEMBER - CLASS A & CDomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER - CLASS A & C09/2020Schedule APDF page 18
3TURTLE, LLCMEMBER - CLASS A & CDomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL10% to less than 25%Code BNoMEMBER - CLASS A & C09/2020Schedule APDF page 19
4THOMSON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPMEMBER - CLASS A & CDomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL5% to less than 10%Code ANoMEMBER - CLASS A & C09/2020Schedule APDF page 19
5FLAT ROCK GLOBAL - SERIES A, LLCMEMBER - CLASS ADomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL10% to less than 25%Code BNoMEMBER - CLASS A09/2020Schedule APDF page 19
6RYAN KELLY RIPPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualFLAT ROCK GLOBAL5% to less than 10%Code AYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER01/2021Schedule APDF page 19
7SHILOH RYAN BATESMANAGING DIRECTORIndividualFLAT ROCK GLOBAL10% to less than 25%Code BYesMANAGING DIRECTOR05/2018Schedule APDF page 19
8ANDREW PAUL CHICACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualFLAT ROCK GLOBALLess than 5%Code NANoCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER05/2022Schedule APDF page 19
9ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD 2022 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTMEMBER - CLASS ADomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER - CLASS A10/2023Schedule APDF page 19
10ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALDTRUSTEEIndividualROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUST75% or moreCode EYesTRUSTEE11/2015Schedule BPDF page 19
11ROBERT ALAN KLEINERTMANAGERIndividualTURTLE, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGER08/1997Schedule BPDF page 19
12THOMSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityTHOMSON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP25% to less than 50%Code CYesGENERAL PARTNER02/2018Schedule BPDF page 19
13JOHN LAWRENCE THOMSONMANAGERIndividualTHOMSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGER09/2020Schedule BPDF page 19
14ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALDTRUSTEEIndividualROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD 2022 IRREVOCABLE TRUST75% or moreCode EYesTRUSTEE10/2023Schedule BPDF page 19
15ROBERT KARL GRUNEWALD REVOCABLE TRUSTMAJORITY HOLDERDomestic entityFLAT ROCK GLOBAL - SERIES A, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMAJORITY HOLDER09/2020Schedule BPDF page 19

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 3/24/2026 11:38:59 AM

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 none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
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 actions5 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?No
  • 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?No
  • 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?No
DOther regulatory actions5 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?No
  • 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

* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.