Firm profile

Fs Specialty Lending Advisor, LLC

PHILADELPHIA, PACRD 293054Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since April 2, 2018SEC # 801-112812Latest ADV June 10, 2026

Fs Specialty Lending Advisor, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Philadelphia, PA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated June 10, 2026, reports $1.9B in regulatory assets under management, 177 employees, 1 office, and 1 account.

Assets Under Management
$1.9B
Employees
177
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
<5

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • FS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLC
  • FS/EIG ADVISOR, LLC

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEOMichael C. Forman
CCOElizabeth C. Detwiler
CFOJoseph D. Mcgeehin

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA

3025 JFK BOULEVARD, OFC 500, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States

Additional office locations have not been imported yet.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links
Phone(215) 220-6651
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$1.9Bas of June 10, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$1.9B
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%
1

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

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

Total AUM$1.9B
Total Accounts1
10Y AUM Change+$1.9B

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Fs Specialty Lending Advisor, 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 Employees177
Clients per Employee0:1
10Y Employee Change+88 (+98.9%)

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%
FS INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLC
75%+
DAVID JASON ADELMANDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLC
50% to < 75%
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSH HOLDCO SUB, LLC
75%+
MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
75%+
MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
75%+
FSJV HOLDCO, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FS INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC
75%+
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSH ADVISOR FEE HOLDINGS LLC
75%+
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSH HOLDCO, LLC
75%+
MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, G.P., LLC
50% to < 75%
DAVID JASON ADELMANIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, G.P., LLC
50% to < 75%
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSJV HOLDCO, LLC
50% to < 75%
THE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUSTIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLC
25% to < 50%
FSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.
25% to < 50%
FB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLC
25% to < 50%
FSH ADVISOR FEE HOLDINGS LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FSJV HOLDCO, 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 Fs Specialty Lending Advisor, LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-06-10 · Schedules A and B

27 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER03/2018Schedule APDF page 36
2ELIZABETH CAMILLA DETWILERMANAGING DIRECTOR, CCOIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesMANAGING DIRECTOR, CCO03/2018Schedule APDF page 36
3FS INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER03/2018Schedule APDF page 36
4STEPHEN SCOTT SYPHERDGENERAL COUNSELIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesGENERAL COUNSEL03/2018Schedule APDF page 36
5MARC ROBERT BRYANTCHIEF LEGAL OFFICERIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER05/2019Schedule APDF page 36
6JOSEPH DAVID MCGEEHINCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER07/2025Schedule APDF page 37
7DAVID JASON ADELMANMEMBERIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER05/2007Schedule APDF page 37
8William John KirbyDERIVATIVES RISK MANAGERIndividualFS SPECIALTY LENDING ADVISOR, LLCLess than 5%Code NANoDERIVATIVES RISK MANAGER01/2026Schedule APDF page 37
9FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBERDomestic entityFSH HOLDCO SUB, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER09/2010Schedule BPDF page 37
10THE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUSTMEMBERDomestic entityFSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
11MICHAEL JAY HELLERTRUSTEE, THE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUSTIndividualTHE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUSTPercentage not specifiedCode FNoTRUSTEE, THE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUST01/2012Schedule BPDF page 37
12FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, G.P., LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityFRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.Percentage not specifiedCode FYesGENERAL PARTNER05/2007Schedule BPDF page 37
13MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANMANAGING MEMBERIndividualFRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, G.P., LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMANAGING MEMBER05/2007Schedule BPDF page 37
14DAVID JASON ADELMANMEMBERIndividualFRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, G.P., LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER05/2007Schedule BPDF page 37
15FSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLCLIMITED PARTNERDomestic entityFRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.25% to less than 50%Code CYesLIMITED PARTNER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
16FB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.MEMBERDomestic entityFSH NCI AGGREGATOR, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
17MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANLIMITED PARTNERIndividualFB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.75% or moreCode EYesLIMITED PARTNER08/2005Schedule BPDF page 37
18FB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityFB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.Percentage not specifiedCode FYesGENERAL PARTNER01/2013Schedule BPDF page 37
19MICHAEL CRAIG FORMANSOLE MEMBERIndividualFB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC75% or moreCode EYesSOLE MEMBER02/2007Schedule BPDF page 37
20FSJV HOLDCO, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFS INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER09/2010Schedule BPDF page 37
21FSH HOLDCO SUB, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFSJV HOLDCO, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FNoMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
22FSH ADVISOR FEE HOLDINGS LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFSJV HOLDCO, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
23FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBERDomestic entityFSJV HOLDCO, LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
24FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBERDomestic entityFSH ADVISOR FEE HOLDINGS LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
25FSH HOLDCO, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFSH HOLDCO SUB, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FNoMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
26FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBERDomestic entityFSH HOLDCO, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER06/2023Schedule BPDF page 37
27THOMAS ROBERT TRALATRUSTEEIndividualTHE 2011 FORMAN INVESTMENT TRUSTPercentage not specifiedCode FNoTRUSTEE01/2020Schedule BPDF page 38

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 6/10/2026 5:09:40 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 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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