potomac is built
to conquer risk®

real tactical

We aim to provide financial advisors with real tactical management and a differentiated investing experience rooted in data, discipline, and transparency. Our philosophy is to “Win by Losing Less,” and our goal is to deliver competitive returns with less downside risk.

what makes us different

we win by losing less

The stock market is one of the most powerful ways to generate returns, but most investors are not able to tolerate devastating bear market losses that can be hard to recover from.

Data >
Feelings

We stick to our process—always—because markets don’t reward emotion; they reward consistency

Quantitative Process

We use a quantitative approach to being invested in the market, at the “right” time, while utilizing cash during periods of market dislocation and volatility

limit drawdowns

We allocate to lower‑correlated strategies designed to limit drawdown, without sacrificing return premium

what makes us different

we win by losing less

The stock market is one of the most powerful ways to generate returns, but most investors are not able to tolerate devastating bear market losses that can be hard to recover from.

Data > Feelings

We stick to our process—always—because markets don’t reward emotion; they reward consistency

Quantitative Process

We use a quantitative approach to being invested in the market, at the “right” time, while utilizing cash during periods of market dislocation and volatility

limit drawdowns

We allocate to lower‑correlated strategies designed to limit drawdown, without sacrificing return premium

A bottom-up view of buildings in a city.
A bottom-up view of buildings in a city.

Unfiltered Transparency

Unfiltered Transparency

We lead with communication, offering unfiltered transparency and proactive insights to help advisors confidently serve their clients.

We lead with communication, offering unfiltered transparency and proactive insights to help advisors confidently serve their clients.

Unfiltered Transparency

We lead with communication, offering unfiltered transparency and proactive insights to help advisors confidently serve their clients.

Bold foundation

While our voice may be bold, our foundation is rock-solid: risk-managed, performance-focused solutions delivered with an edge that cuts through the fluff.

our values

Our culture is built on action, accountability, and an unfiltered pursuit of excellence. If that resonates with you, you probably share the values we live by every day.

Intellectually Curious

Transparency

Keep it simple

Get shit done

Attention to detail

Responsiveness

company Journey

Milestones that shaped us

1987

The Beginning

Founded with one mission: protect client portfolios through active risk management

2002

Evolution from the inside

Manish joins Potomac, begins reshaping the firm from the inside out

2017

Next generation

Potomac transitions to new ownership and reaches $186M AUM/AUA

2017

Next generation

Potomac transitions to new ownership and reaches $186M AUM/AUA

2020

expanding access

Launches tactical mutual funds to give clients a consistent investment experience and advisors flexible access

2023

guardrails revolution

Guardrails prototype launches — providing risk analysis based on actual math

today

$5 Billion AUM

As of 08/31/2026

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want to work with us?

We're building something unconventional. Come be part of it.

An image of the Avocet Tower from a distance.

want to work with us?

We're building something unconventional. Come be part of it.

An image of the Avocet Tower from a distance.

want to work with us?

We're building something unconventional. Come be part of it.