Clients
Blackrock Advisors serves 189 clients, 187 of them investment companies. The average client has about $5.80 billion with the firm.
- Investment companies187 clients98%
- State or municipal government entities2%
- OtherPooled investment vehicles, Other investment advisers0%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment companies | 187 | $1,070,529,976,586 | 97.7% | $5.72B |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2 | $687,014,435 | 0.1% | $343.5M |
| State or municipal government entities | Not reported | $24,689,939,413 | 2.3% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Not reported | $215,673,792 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 189 | $1,096,122,604,226 | 100% | $5.80B |
- Clients
- 187
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,070,529,976,586
- Share
- 97.7%
- Avg. per client
- $5.72B
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $687,014,435
- Share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $343.5M
- Clients
- Not reported
- Regulatory AUM
- $24,689,939,413
- Share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Not reported
- Regulatory AUM
- $215,673,792
- Share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 189
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,096,122,604,226
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $5.80B
What it does
Blackrock Advisors provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets.
Blackrock Advisors advises no private funds.
100.0% of assets ($1096.12B across 305 accounts) are managed with discretion. 2% of clients are outside the U.S., and 1 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds95%
- Registered funds77%
- Pooled vehicles18%
- Cash4%
Custodians
Blackrock Advisors’ client accounts are held mainly at Bank of New York Mellon, N.A., with 2% of managed assets. Blackrock Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Bank of New York Mellon, N.A.Bank of New York Mellon, N.A. · New York, NY · $24.69B2%
- All other custodians$1071.43B98%
Ownership and leadership
Blackrock Capital Holdings, Inc. owns 75% or more of Blackrock Advisors, and Laurence Fink is its CEO.
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Advisors, LLC
Blackrock Capital Holdings, Inc.
Control person · since September 2006
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Capital Holdings, Inc.
Blackrock Financial Management, Inc.
Control person · since March 2015
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Financial Management, Inc.
Blackrock Holdco 2, Inc.
Control person · since March 2015
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Holdco 2, Inc.
Blackrock Finance, Inc.
Control person · since September 2006
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Finance, Inc.
Blackrock Saturn Subco, LLC
Control person · since July 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Blackrock Saturn Subco, LLC
Blackrock, Inc.
Control person · since July 2025
Leadership
- Laurence FinkChief Executive Officer
- Robert KapitoPresident
- Martin SmallChief Financial Officer
- Robert GoldsteinChief Operating Officer
- Charles ParkChief Compliance Officer
- Robert GoldsteinDirector
- Christopher MeadeGeneral Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
- Martin SmallDirector
Staff
- 146 employees
- 137 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 44 broker-dealer reps
Fees
Blackrock Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management.
Blackrock Advisors’ fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Blackrock Advisors has 9 offices, with 10 listed addresses across 8 states.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 400 Howard Street, San Francisco
- 2951 28th Street, Santa Monica
- 360 S Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 750 Washington BLVD, Stamford
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 725 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta
Massachusetts · 1 listed address
- 60 State Street, Boston
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 1 University Square Drive, Princeton
New York · 1 listed address
- 50 Hudson Yards, New YorkHQ
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 2929 Arch Street, 16th Floor, Philadelphia
Washington · 1 listed address
- 601 Union Street, Seattle
Registration details
- Legal name
- Blackrock Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
- Phone
- 212-810-5300
- Website
- www.blackrock.com
- SEC file
- 801-47710
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does Blackrock Advisors have?
Blackrock Advisors has 189 clients and manages $1096.1 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 187 investment companies and 2 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 May 2026
What services does Blackrock Advisors offer?
Blackrock Advisors provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Blackrock Advisors use?
Blackrock Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Bank of New York Mellon, N.A. (New York, NY), with $24,689,939,467. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Blackrock Advisors have?
Blackrock Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 146 employees, and 137 perform investment advisory functions. 44 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 are 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 Blackrock Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Blackrock Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 77% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 18% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 4% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities. It advises no private funds of its own.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Blackrock Advisors?
Blackrock Advisors is owned through a chain of holding companies by Blackrock, Inc. Its direct owner is Blackrock Capital Holdings, Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 May 2026
How does Blackrock Advisors get paid?
Blackrock Advisors 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