Firm profile

Fny Investment Advisers, LLC

NEW YORK, NYCRD 295433Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since April 27, 2018SEC # 801-113067Latest ADV March 30, 2026

Fny Investment Advisers, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in New York, NY. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 30, 2026, reports $2.9B in regulatory assets under management, 132 employees, 4 offices, and 1 account.

Assets Under Management
$2.9B
Employees
132
Offices
4 offices
Total Clients
<5

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • FIRST NEW YORK
  • FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEODonald E. Motschwiller
CCOShawn Fischman
CFODonna A. Errigo

Advisory services offered

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

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

NEW YORK, New York, 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.

New York

NEW YORKPrimary office

Florida

NORTH PALM BEACH · AVENTURA

United Kingdom

LONDON

4 office records listed · 4 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
Phone(212) 848-0600
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$2.9Bas of March 30, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$2.9B
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 segmentPooled Investment Vehicles represent 100.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Pooled Investment Vehicles
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$2.9B
Total Accounts1
10Y AUM Change+$677M (+30.3%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Fny Investment Advisers, 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 Employees132
Clients per Employee0:1
10Y Employee Change-40 (-23.3%)

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%
FNY HOLDINGS, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
75%+
SHAWN FISCHMANDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
< 5%
DONALD ERIC MOTSCHWILLERDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
< 5%
FERDINAND M DI MARIADirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
< 5%
DAVID STEVEN ABRAMSONDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in FNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
< 5%

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 Fny Investment Advisers, LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-30 · Schedules A and B

8 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1FNY HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER03/2018Schedule APDF page 27
2SHAWN FISCHMANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER03/2018Schedule APDF page 27
3SANDRO M POLVERINOCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NANoCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER03/2018Schedule APDF page 27
4DONALD ERIC MOTSCHWILLERMANAGING MEMBER, CEO AND CHAIR OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BOARDIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesMANAGING MEMBER, CEO AND CHAIR OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BOARD03/2018Schedule APDF page 27
5DONNA ANN ERRIGOCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER03/2018Schedule APDF page 27
6FERDINAND M DI MARIACHIEF RISK OFFICER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF RISK OFFICER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER10/2018Schedule APDF page 27
7DAVID STEVEN ABRAMSONINVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERIndividualFNY INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesINVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER02/2019Schedule APDF page 27
8DANIEL DEMARCOEXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERIndividualFNY HOLDINGS, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesEXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER03/2025Schedule BPDF page 27

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 3/30/2026 6:26:21 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 actions1 Yes4 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?Yes
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 actions1 Yes3 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?Yes
  • 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 1FNY PARTNERS FUND LPPDF pages 35–37
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
FNY PARTNERS FUND LP
Regulator name — filed text
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 450,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

FNY PARTNERS FUND LP PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,000 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. THE TRADER WAS FINED $135,000. FNY IS PROACTIVELY ENGAGED IN REMEDIAL MEASURES, INCLUDING CONDUCTING SPOOFING TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTING AN AUTOMATED TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR FUTURES TRADING.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

A TRADER FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH FNY PARTNERS FUND LP ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THE DISRUPTIVE TRADING PRACTICE KNOWN AS "SPOOFING" INVOLVING SOYBEAN FUTURES CONTRACTS, GOLD FUTURES CONTRACTS, AND CRUDE OIL FUTURES CONTRACTS, TRADED ON CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, COMMODITY EXCHANGE, AND NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Sanction detail — filed text

FNY PARTNERS FUND LP PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,000 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. NO PORTION OF THE FINE 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
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
FNY PARTNERS FUND LP
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
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) 
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/28/2020
 Exact
 Explanation

If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20-67
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
FNY PARTNERS FUND LP; FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Futures - Commodity
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
A TRADER FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH FNY PARTNERS FUND LP ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THE DISRUPTIVE TRADING PRACTICE KNOWN
AS "SPOOFING" INVOLVING SOYBEAN FUTURES CONTRACTS, GOLD FUTURES CONTRACTS, AND CRUDE OIL FUTURES CONTRACTS, TRADED ON CHICAGO
BOARD OF TRADE, COMMODITY EXCHANGE, AND NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.
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:
N/A
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2020
 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: $ 450,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
NONE
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: 
FNY PARTNERS FUND LP PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,000 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. NO PORTION OF THE FINE 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).
FNY PARTNERS FUND LP PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,000 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. THE TRADER WAS FINED $135,000. FNY IS PROACTIVELY
ENGAGED IN REMEDIAL MEASURES, INCLUDING CONDUCTING SPOOFING TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTING AN AUTOMATED TRADE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
FOR FUTURES TRADING.

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