Craft Pod is designed with multiple layers of protection to safeguard your stock and aircraft if Craft ever faces financial trouble.
Regulatory structure
Broker-dealer & adviser:
Pod Securities, LLC is in the process of becoming an SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member.
Craft Advisors, LLC is becoming an SEC-registered investment adviser to oversee the Pod’s portfolio.
Both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Craft Aviation, Inc.
SIPC coverage:
Brokerage assets are covered by SIPC insurance — up to $500K for securities and $250K for cash.
Asset custody
Bank & administrator:
Securities and cash are held at Bank of America, managed by an independent fund administrator, never on Craft’s balance sheet.
Aircraft ownership:
Jet titles are held through an aviation trust company. Maintenance reserves are escrowed in separate accounts.
Independent fund structure
Each Craft Pod is a standalone SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) owned entirely by its investors. Craft itself has no ownership stake, ensuring your interests are independent of Craft’s balance sheet.
If Craft becomes non‑viable:
Thin‑entity option: Pod Advisors LLC can continue operating as a lean adviser funded by existing management fees.
Manager replacement: Investors have the right to appoint a new SEC‑registered adviser to take over; the Pod’s ongoing revenue stream supports the transition.
Administrator continuity: The independent fund administrator oversees day‑to‑day operations to ensure seamless asset custody, reporting, and distributions during the hand‑off.
Craft’s operating agreements and offering documents spell out these contingencies in detail, providing stronger-than-typical investor protections.
Please read our full disclosures before making an investment decision.