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Becker Capital Management

Wealth managementRIA

Portland, ORCRD 110489Updated

Becker Capital Management is an investment adviser based in Portland, OR, registered with the SEC since 1977. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $5.73 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

841
Clients
$5.05M
AUM per individual client
20
Advisory staff
4
Offices
0.60%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Becker Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 1 private fund.

Becker Capital Management reports 841 clients. They include 519 high-net-worth individuals, 226 individual clients and 75 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($5.73B across 2,085 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $57.4M. It advised 13 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients841 clients
Assets$5.73B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)27%3%
High-net-worth individuals62%62%
Investment companies<1%2%
Pooled investment vehicles<1%<1%
Pension and profit-sharing plans1%3%
Other client typesCharitable organizations; Corporations and other businesses10%30%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
226
Regulatory AUM
$188M
AUM share
3.3%
Avg. per client
$830K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
519
Regulatory AUM
$3.57B
AUM share
62.4%
Avg. per client
$6.89M
Investment companies
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$98M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
$98M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$20.3M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$20.3M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$152M
AUM share
2.6%
Avg. per client
$16.8M
Charitable organizations
Clients
75
Regulatory AUM
$1.5B
AUM share
26.1%
Avg. per client
$19.9M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$199M
AUM share
3.5%
Avg. per client
$19.9M

Total

Clients
841
Regulatory AUM
$5.73B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$6.81M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
13
Private funds advised
1
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Fees and minimums

Becker Capital Management charges up to 0.60% a year for its Individual Investment Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial planning and consulting
Fixed fee set by the nature and complexity of the client's circumstances, ranging from $100 to $500 an hour; half is due within 30 days of signing and half on completion.

Ownership and people

Patrick Becker owns 25% to 50% of Becker Capital Management. The leadership team of Becker Capital Management includes President Patrick Becker. It has 42 employees, 20 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

23 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Meaghan Elizabeth Bradley-Bussell
  • Kevin Matthew Cooper
  • Brandon Scott Ferree
  • Emily Grace Genor
  • Heidi Marie Goertzen
  • Mack Richard Golos
  • Tyler B Jaglowski
  • Gretchen Mary Johnson
  • Tyler Oakley Kaluza

Staff

  • 42 employees
  • 20 in advisory functions
  • 20 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Becker Capital Management Inc· the adviser
  • Patrick Becker

    Control person · since June 2009

    Owns 25% to 50% of Becker Capital Management Inc
  • Blake Howells

    Control person · since June 2000

    Owns 10% to 25% of Becker Capital Management Inc
  • John Becker

    Control person · since December 1993

    Owns 10% to 25% of Becker Capital Management Inc

Growth and acquisitions

Becker Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $3.57B (March 2021) to $5.73B (March 2026); clients rose from 730 to 841 and employees from 30 to 42.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Becker Capital Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$5.73B841424
June 2025$4.98B826374
March 2024$4.61B789333
March 2023$3.91B753333
March 2022$4.36B702303
March 2021$3.57B730302

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Becker Capital Management has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Listed office addresses by state

Oregon · 2 listed addresses

  • 1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 2600, PortlandHQ
  • 1051 NW Bond Street, Bend

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Becker Capital Management Inc
Headquarters
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 2600, Portland, OR 97204-3740
SEC file
801-11781
Structure
Oregon corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Becker Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($4.04B, 80%) and U.S. Bank National Association ($990M, 20%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Becker Capital Management has custody of $536M in client assets for 44 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$5.03B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $4.04B80%
  • U.S. Bank National AssociationU.S. Bank National Association · Milwaukee, WI · $990M20%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Becker Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (51%) and bonds (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $3.72B across 303 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (4.9%), Vanguard Index Fds (3.8%) and Microsoft Corp. (3.8%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks51%
  • Funds22%
    • Registered funds19%
    • Pooled vehicles3%
  • Bonds23%
    • State and local bonds10%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds7%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds6%
  • Cash3%

Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.

Reported 13F holdings

$3.72B
Reported 13F value
303
Positions
29.6%
In the 10 largest
+9.3%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apple Inc.4.9%
  2. Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF3.8%
  3. Microsoft Corp.3.8%
  4. JPMORGAN Chase & CO3.1%
  5. iShares TR · MSCI Eafe ETF2.6%
  6. Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt2.6%
  7. Flex Ltd2.3%
  8. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A2.3%
  9. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.2.1%
  10. Embraer S.A. · Sponsored ADS2.1%

Together, the ten largest are 29.6% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 31 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Becker Capital Management have?

Becker Capital Management has 841 clients and manages $5.73 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 519 high-net-worth individuals, 226 individual clients and 75 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Becker Capital Management offer?

Becker Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Becker Capital Management charge?

Becker Capital Management charges up to 0.60% a year for its Individual Investment Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: BECKER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. - FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Becker Capital Management use?

Becker Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $4.04B and U.S. Bank National Association (Milwaukee, WI), with $990M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Becker Capital Management have?

Becker Capital Management has 20 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 42 employees, and 20 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 Becker Capital Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Becker Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 51% exchange-traded equities, 19% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% state and local bonds, 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 6% investment grade corporate bonds, 3% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 3% cash and equivalents. It advises 1 private fund.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Becker Capital Management?

Becker Capital Management’s direct owners are Patrick Becker, Blake Howells and John Becker, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Becker Capital Management get paid?

Becker Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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

How do I contact Becker Capital Management?

Becker Capital Management’s main office is at 1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 2600, Portland, OR 97204-3740. Its phone number is 503-223-1720. Its website is beckercap.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. BECKER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. - FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 110489.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 31 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Becker Capital Management, Inc., website.

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