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1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

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Client assets under management

$19,855,466,663

Clients

4,866

55% high-net-worth

Advisors

31

of 131 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

157

Very High

Average account size

$4,080,449

About

1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC‑registered adviser that serves high‑net‑worth individuals and families, endowments, foundations, public and government‑related clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts and estates. The firm offers tailored discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management across equities, investment‑grade fixed income, private and alternative funds, and supplements portfolio services with financial planning, family office, estate/generational wealth and philanthropic planning; it also acts as investment manager to two mutual funds.

Portfolio construction is customized to each client’s investment policy statement, with a primary emphasis on liquid mid‑ to large‑cap equities and investment‑grade fixed income and a core‑and‑satellite approach that integrates third‑party managers where appropriate. Investment decisions rely on a mix of proprietary research and third‑party data (including AI/ML‑based analytics), active sector and credit analysis, and the firm uses client commissions in soft‑dollar arrangements to obtain research from executing broker‑dealers.

As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp., 1919 has formal relationships and service arrangements with Stifel affiliates, including a Relationship and Investment Management Agreement with Stifel Trust Company and middle‑ and back‑office support to affiliated firms, reflecting an integration with banking and trust capabilities that is less common among peers. The firm’s combination of affiliated broker‑dealer relationships and soft‑dollar research arrangements, municipal‑focused fixed income strategies, mutual fund management, and bespoke family office services represents a distinctive service mix relative to many enterprise advisers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Nondiscretionary investment advice and certain family office services

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% annually (Equity / Balanced individual accounts) $3,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% annually (Equity / Balanced individual accounts) $10,000,001 - $40,000,000: 0.50% annually (Equity / Balanced individual accounts) $40,000,001+: 0.40% annually (Equity / Balanced individual accounts) $0 - $3,000,000: 0.50% annually (Fixed Income individual accounts) $3,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.35% annually (Fixed Income individual accounts) $10,000,001 - $40,000,000: 0.25% annually (Fixed Income individual accounts) $40,000,001+: 0.20% annually (Fixed Income individual accounts) $0 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually (Equity / Balanced institutional accounts) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.60% annually (Equity / Balanced institutional accounts) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.50% annually (Equity / Balanced institutional accounts) $50,000,001+: 0.40% annually (Equity / Balanced institutional accounts) $0 - $10,000,000: 0.30% annually (Fixed Income institutional accounts) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.20% annually (Fixed Income institutional accounts) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.15% annually (Fixed Income institutional accounts) $50,000,001+: 0.10% annually (Fixed Income institutional accounts)

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Fee-only: Fixed fees for family office services negotiated on a client-by-client basis; financial planning fees can be negotiated separately for clients with greater than routine needs

Main office location

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

One South Street, Suite 2500

Baltimore MD 21202, United States

Number of offices

9

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John R

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

John Roberson is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at 1919 since 2018, following six years at Rand & Associates. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a core and satellite investment approach with a focus on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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John R

CFA®

Philadelphia, PA

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

John Reilly is a CFA® charterholder currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Philadelphia, PA. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2005. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and family office services. The firm employs a core and satellite investment approach, focusing on customized portfolios across various asset classes and strategies, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Michael M

CFA®

Baltimore, MD

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Michael Mcandrew is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Baltimore, MD. He has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2014. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio management emphasizing liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, employing a core and satellite approach and offering a broad range of strategies including SRI/ESG and alternative investments.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Jennifer E

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Jennifer Evans is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 11 years of experience at the firm and a total of 13 years in the industry. She holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for a range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a core and satellite investment approach focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Elizabeth W

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Elizabeth Walton is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2005. Walton holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities such as endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on customized portfolios, employing a “core and satellite” investment approach across a range of strategies including SRI/ESG, balanced, equity, fixed income, private investments, and alternatives.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Robert H

CFP®

Cincinnati, OH

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Robert Huesman is a CFP® with 10 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC since 2007. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on customized portfolios, employing a core and satellite investment approach across a broad range of strategies including SRI/ESG, balanced, equity, fixed income, private investments, and alternatives.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Richard M

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Richard Marrone is a financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC, Ziegler Capital Management, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on customized portfolios, employing a core and satellite approach across various asset classes and strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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James O

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

San Francisco, CA

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

James O'Connor is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC since 2018, following roles at Rand & Associates and ArrowMark. Based in San Francisco, he is part of a team of 53 advisors at 1919 Investment Counsel. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as endowments and pension plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a core and satellite investment approach, alongside financial planning and family office services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Elizabeth J

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Elizabeth Juson is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at 1919 since 2018, following six years at Rand & Associates. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning, family office services, and philanthropic planning. The firm employs a core and satellite investment approach with a focus on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Elana B

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Elana Brutman is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at 1919 Investment Counsel since 2018, following six years at Rand & Associates. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning, family office services, and philanthropic planning. The firm employs a core and satellite investment approach, focusing on customized portfolios with liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Paul B

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Paul Benziger Jr. is a financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC since 2005. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in New York, NY. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and acts as investment manager to registered mutual funds, employing a core and satellite investment approach focused on mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Robert P

Series 63

Baltimore, MD

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Robert Pierce is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at 1919 Investment Counsel since 2006 and holds the Series 63 designation. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, including endowments, foundations, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core and satellite investment approach, focusing on customized portfolios with liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, and offers a broad range of strategies alongside complementary financial planning and family office services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Benjamin S

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Benjamin Slaughter is a financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Trust Company of Sterne Agee, Inc. from 2011 to 2016. 1919 Investment Counsel manages approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with services such as financial planning and family office support. The firm employs a customized investment approach focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities, investment-grade fixed income, and a core and satellite strategy using third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Braxton C

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

Braxton Comer is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He joined 1919 Investment Counsel in 2025 after practicing law for sixteen years at Braxton Comer Law Firm. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on customized portfolios, employing a core and satellite investment approach across a broad range of strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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John H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

1919 Investment Counsel, LLC

John Haas is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ralph Lauren from 2014 to 2017 and was affiliated with Florida State University between 2015 and 2020. 1919 Investment Counsel is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $23.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and acts as investment manager to registered mutual funds, employing a core and satellite investment approach across a broad range of strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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