Firm profile

Gc Opal Advisors LLC

CHICAGO, ILCRD 289425Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since September 7, 2017SEC # 801-111632Latest ADV August 28, 2026

Gc Opal Advisors LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Chicago, IL. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated August 28, 2026, reports $124.3B in regulatory assets under management, 1,087 employees, 11 offices, and 87 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$124.3B
Employees
1,087
Offices
11 offices
Total Clients
87

Associated firm names

5 names listed
  • GC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC, RELYING ADVISER
  • OPAL BSL LLC (MANAGEMENT SERIES), RELYING ADVISER
  • GOLUB CAPITAL LIQUID CREDIT ADVISORS, LLC (MANAGEMENT SERIES), RELYING ADVISOR
  • GC SYNEXUS ADVISORS, LLC, RELYING ADVISER

Leadership

6 roles identified
CEODavid B. Golub
CEOLawrence E. Golub
CCORebecca R. Trayber

Advisory services offered

3 types reported
Portfolio management for businesses
Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
Selection of other advisers

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Asset based fees
Other fee arrangements
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

CHICAGO, Illinois, 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.

Illinois

CHICAGOPrimary office

California

SAN FRANCISCO

Canada

TORONTO

Connecticut

GREENWICH

Florida

MIAMI

New York

NEW YORK

North Carolina

HUNTERSVILLE

Texas

DALLAS

United Kingdom

LONDON

Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS

11 office records listed · 11 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
Phone312-205-5050
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$124.3Bas of August 28, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$124.3B
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 97.7% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Pooled Investment Vehicles
97.7%
85
2
Government
1.1%
1
3
Other Advisers
1.1%
1
Categories with <5 clients
Other investment advisers<5 clients
State or municipal government entities (including govt. pension plans)<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

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

Total AUM$124.3B
Total Accounts87
10Y AUM Change+$98.2B (+376.5%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Gc Opal 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 Employees1,087
Clients per Employee0:1
10Y Employee Change+732 (+206.2%)

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%
GCDM MIDCO HOLDINGS, LPDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in GC OPAL ADVISORS LLC
75%+
THE BRAGOL TRUST IIIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SECOND BUCHANAN HOLDINGS, LLC
75%+
KPBGC EXEMPT 2013N TRUSTIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in CDG 2013 PE, LLC
75%+
GC PE HOLDINGS LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GCDM HOLDINGS, LP
75%+
GC PE HOLDINGS LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GCDM HOLDINGS GP, LLC
75%+
SECOND BUCHANAN HOLDINGS, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in WHITEHALL CAPITAL INVESTORS NEW PE, LLC
75%+
GCDM HOLDINGS, LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GCDM MIDCO HOLDINGS, LP
75%+
WHITEHALL CAPITAL INVESTORS NEW PE, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GC PE HOLDINGS LLC
50% to < 75%
CDG 2013 PE, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GC PE HOLDINGS LLC
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 Gc Opal Advisors LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-08-28 · Schedules A and B

32 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1LAWRENCE ERIC GOLUBCHAIRMAN, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CO- GENERAL COUNSELIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHAIRMAN, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CO- GENERAL COUNSEL07/2017Schedule APDF page 419
2DAVID B GOLUBCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER07/2017Schedule APDF page 419
3FRANCIS PATRICK STRAUB IIICHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER07/2017Schedule APDF page 419
4JOSHUA MARK LEVINSONVICE CHAIR, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesVICE CHAIR, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER04/2024Schedule APDF page 419
5GCDM MIDCO HOLDINGS, LPMEMBERDomestic entityGC OPAL ADVISORS LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER01/2022Schedule APDF page 419
6PIERRE-OLIVIER LAMOUREUXCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER03/2018Schedule APDF page 419
7JOHN C KELEGHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER02/2026Schedule APDF page 419
8REBECCA ROSE TRAYBERCO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER04/2026Schedule APDF page 419
9LAURENCE STEINCO-PRESIDENTIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCO-PRESIDENT05/2026Schedule APDF page 419
10Gerald KeefeCO-PRESIDENTIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCO-PRESIDENT06/2026Schedule APDF page 419
11SPYRO ALEXOPOULOSCO-PRESIDENTIndividualGC OPAL ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCO-PRESIDENT05/2026Schedule APDF page 419
12WHITEHALL CAPITAL INVESTORS NEW PE, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityGC PE HOLDINGS LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER09/2012Schedule BPDF page 419
13LAWRENCE ERIC GOLUBMANAGERIndividualWHITEHALL CAPITAL INVESTORS NEW PE, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER09/2012Schedule BPDF page 419
14DAVID B GOLUBMANAGERIndividualCDG 2013 PE, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER01/2014Schedule BPDF page 419
15THE BRAGOL TRUST IIMEMBERDomestic entitySECOND BUCHANAN HOLDINGS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER08/2018Schedule BPDF page 419
16CDG 2013 PE, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityGC PE HOLDINGS LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER01/2014Schedule BPDF page 419
17KPBGC EXEMPT 2013N TRUSTMEMBERDomestic entityCDG 2013 PE, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER01/2014Schedule BPDF page 419
18DAVID FINEGOLDINVESTMENT & DISTRIBUTION ADVISORIndividualKPBGC EXEMPT 2013N TRUSTPercentage not specifiedCode FYesINVESTMENT & DISTRIBUTION ADVISOR01/2014Schedule BPDF page 419
19STEPHEN ALAN KEPNISSINVESTMENT & DISTRIBUTION ADVISORIndividualTHE BRAGOL TRUST IIPercentage not specifiedCode FYesINVESTMENT & DISTRIBUTION ADVISOR07/2018Schedule BPDF page 420
20GCDM HOLDINGS GP, LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityGCDM HOLDINGS, LPPercentage not specifiedCode FYesGENERAL PARTNER07/2018Schedule BPDF page 420
21GC PE HOLDINGS LLCLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityGCDM HOLDINGS, LP75% or moreCode EYesLIMITED PARTNER08/2018Schedule BPDF page 420
22GC PE HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBERDomestic entityGCDM HOLDINGS GP, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING MEMBER07/2018Schedule BPDF page 420
23LAWRENCE ERIC GOLUBMANAGERIndividualGC PE HOLDINGS LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER06/2012Schedule BPDF page 420
24DAVID B GOLUBMANAGERIndividualGC PE HOLDINGS LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER06/2012Schedule BPDF page 420
25SECOND BUCHANAN HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityWHITEHALL CAPITAL INVESTORS NEW PE, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER09/2018Schedule BPDF page 420
26GCDM HOLDINGS, LPLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityGCDM MIDCO HOLDINGS, LP75% or moreCode EYesLIMITED PARTNER01/2022Schedule BPDF page 420
27MICHAEL EDWARD MCDONALDMANAGERIndividualSECOND BUCHANAN HOLDINGS, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER12/2023Schedule BPDF page 420
28J.P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY OF DELAWAREADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEEDomestic entityKPBGC EXEMPT 2013N TRUSTPercentage not specifiedCode FNoADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE12/2024Schedule BPDF page 420
29PEAK TRUST COMPANY-NVADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEEDomestic entityTHE BRAGOL TRUST IIPercentage not specifiedCode FNoADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE12/2024Schedule BPDF page 420
30DAVID FINEGOLDMANAGERIndividualCDG 2013 PE, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER01/2014Schedule BPDF page 420
31LISA PIAZZAMANAGERIndividualCDG 2013 PE, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMANAGER01/2014Schedule BPDF page 420
32GCDM HOLDINGS GP, LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityGCDM MIDCO HOLDINGS, LPPercentage not specifiedCode FYesGENERAL PARTNER07/2021Schedule BPDF page 420

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 8/28/2026 11:26:57 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

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