Avity Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Avity Investment Management reports 303 clients. They include 241 high-net-worth individuals, 33 individual clients and 20 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.03B across 826 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 11% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 80% | 84% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | 7% | 9% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | 4% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 33 | $11.7M | 0.6% | $355K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 241 | $1.69B | 83.6% | $7.03M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $54.2M | 2.7% | — |
| Charitable organizations | 20 | $178M | 8.8% | $8.91M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 9 | $89.3M | 4.4% | $9.92M |
| Total | 303 | $2.03B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 33
- Regulatory AUM
- $11.7M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $355K
- Clients
- 241
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.69B
- AUM share
- 83.6%
- Avg. per client
- $7.03M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $54.2M
- AUM share
- 2.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 20
- Regulatory AUM
- $178M
- AUM share
- 8.8%
- Avg. per client
- $8.91M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $89.3M
- AUM share
- 4.4%
- Avg. per client
- $9.92M
Total
- Clients
- 303
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.03B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Avity Investment Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Standard fee schedule for equity and balanced accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 1.00% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.75% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.60% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Howard Duncan owns 25% to 50% of Avity Investment Management. The leadership team of Avity Investment Management includes President Howard Duncan and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Ward. It has 8 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Howard DuncanPresident & Treasurer
- Edward LongExecutive Vice President & Secretary
- Christopher WardVice President, Principal, & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Howard Park Duncan
- Edward Charles Long
- Christopher D Ward
Staff
- 8 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Avity Investment Management Inc.
Howard Duncan
Control person · since July 2023
- Owns 25% to 50% of Avity Investment Management Inc.
Edward Long
Control person · since December 2005
- Owns 10% to 25% of Avity Investment Management Inc.
Christopher Ward
Control person · since February 2025
Avity Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew from $1.5B (March 2021) to $2.03B (June 2026); clients rose from 232 to 303 and employees were 8 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2.03B | 303 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $1.86B | 278 | 8 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $1.67B | 284 | 8 | 1 |
| July 2023 | $1.51B | 273 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $1.75B | 264 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $1.5B | 232 | 8 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Avity Investment Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 80 Field Point RD., GreenwichHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Avity Investment Management Inc.
- Headquarters
- 80 Field Point RD., Greenwich, CT 06830-6416
- Website
- avityim.com
- Phone
- 203-629-2800
- @avity-investment-management
- SEC file
- 801-6449
- Structure
- Connecticut corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Avity Investment Management uses Charles Schwab ($1.83B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Avity Investment Management has custody of $359M in client assets for 94 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $1.83B100%
At year end, Avity Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and bonds (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.57B across 118 positions; the largest are Applied Matls Inc. (6.0%), Apple Inc. (4.8%) and Amphenol Corp. (4.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks70%
- Funds1%
- Bonds23%
- State and local bonds13%
- U.S. government and agency bonds8%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- Cash6%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.57B
- Reported 13F value
- 118
- Positions
- 41.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +14.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Applied Matls Inc.6.0%
- Apple Inc.4.8%
- Amphenol Corp. · CL A4.3%
- Palo Alto Networks Inc.4.2%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C4.0%
- Amazon Com Inc.4.0%
- Johnson & Johnson3.8%
- Nvidia Corporation3.8%
- Texas Instrs Inc.3.4%
- Meta Platforms Inc. · CL A3.1%
Together, the ten largest are 41.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Avity Investment Management have?
Avity Investment Management has 303 clients and manages $2.03 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 241 high-net-worth individuals, 33 individual clients and 20 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 June 2026
What services does Avity Investment Management offer?
Avity Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Avity Investment Management charge?
Avity Investment Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Standard fee schedule for equity and balanced accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2, filed 6 March 2026
Which custodians does Avity Investment Management use?
Avity Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $1.83B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Avity Investment Management have?
Avity Investment Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Avity Investment Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Avity Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 13% state and local bonds, 8% U.S. government and agency bonds, 6% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Avity Investment Management?
Avity Investment Management’s direct owners are Howard Duncan, Edward Long and Christopher Ward, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 June 2026
How does Avity Investment Management get paid?
Avity Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Avity Investment Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Avity Investment Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 26 March 1970. Its CRD number is 104623 and its SEC file number is 801-6449.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 25 June 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Avity Investment Management?
Avity Investment Management’s main office is at 80 Field Point RD., Greenwich, CT 06830-6416. Its phone number is 203-629-2800. Its website is avityim.com.