E.S. Barr & Company provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 1 private fund.
E.S. Barr & Company reports 432 clients. They include 270 high-net-worth individuals, 128 individual clients, and 14 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.22B across 886 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 30% | 6% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 63% | 79% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 2% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 8% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 3% | 4% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 128 | $135M | 6.1% | $1.05M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 270 | $1.74B | 78.6% | $6.46M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $48.2M | 2.2% | $48.2M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 9 | $22.5M | 1.0% | $2.51M |
| Charitable organizations | 10 | $183M | 8.3% | $18.3M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 14 | $87.4M | 3.9% | $6.24M |
| Total | 432 | $2.22B | 100% | $5.14M |
- Clients
- 128
- Regulatory AUM
- $135M
- AUM share
- 6.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.05M
- Clients
- 270
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.74B
- AUM share
- 78.6%
- Avg. per client
- $6.46M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $48.2M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $48.2M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $22.5M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.51M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $183M
- AUM share
- 8.3%
- Avg. per client
- $18.3M
- Clients
- 14
- Regulatory AUM
- $87.4M
- AUM share
- 3.9%
- Avg. per client
- $6.24M
Total
- Clients
- 432
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.22B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $5.14M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 1
E.S. Barr & Company charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio value fee schedule. The fee is billed in advance.
Fee details and sources
E.s. Barr Holdings, LLC owns 75% or more of E.S. Barr & Company and is in turn owned by Edward Barr (50–75%). The leadership team of E.S. Barr & Company includes President Edward Barr and Chief Compliance Officer Margaret Gess. It has 6 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of E.s. Barr & Company
E.s. Barr Holdings, LLC
Control person · since March 2004
- Owns 50% to 75% of E.s. Barr Holdings, LLC
Edward Barr
Control person · since March 2004
E.S. Barr & Company’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $1.38B (March 2021) to $2.22B (March 2026); clients were 432 in both filings and employees were 6 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $2.22B | 432 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $1.97B | 431 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $1.8B | 435 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $1.41B | 439 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $1.75B | 449 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $1.38B | 435 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, E.S. Barr & Company has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Kentucky · 1 listed address
- 1999 Richmond Road, Suite 1b, LexingtonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- E.s. Barr & Company
- Headquarters
- 1999 Richmond Road, Suite 1b, Lexington, KY 40502
- Website
- esbarr.com
- Phone
- 859-266-1300
- SEC file
- 801-42566
- Founded
- 1992
- Structure
- Kentucky corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
E.S. Barr & Company’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Raymond James ($1.37B, 65%) and Charles Schwab ($749M, 35%). E.S. Barr & Company has custody of client assets.
- Raymond JamesRaymond James & Associates, Inc. · St. Petersburg, FL · $1.37B65%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $749M35%
At year end, E.S. Barr & Company’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (88%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.78B across 112 positions; the largest are Berkshire Hathaway B (13.5%), Alphabet Inc. Shs CL C (9.4%) and Markel Group Inc. (8.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks88%
- Funds1%
- Bonds8%
- U.S. government and agency bonds6%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash3%
How many clients does E.S. Barr & Company have?
E.S. Barr & Company has 432 clients and manages $2.22 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 270 high-net-worth individuals, 128 individual clients, and 14 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does E.S. Barr & Company offer?
E.S. Barr & Company provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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
How much does E.S. Barr & Company charge?
E.S. Barr & Company charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio value fee schedule. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: E.S. BARR & COMPANY ADV PART 2A & 2B - 03/30/26, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does E.S. Barr & Company use?
E.S. Barr & Company’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $1.37B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $749M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does E.S. Barr & Company have?
E.S. Barr & Company has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 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 E.S. Barr & Company invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, E.S. Barr & Company’s separately managed accounts held 88% exchange-traded equities, 6% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs). 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 E.S. Barr & Company?
E.S. Barr & Company is owned through a holding company by Edward Barr. Its direct owner is E.s. Barr Holdings, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does E.S. Barr & Company get paid?
E.S. Barr & Company is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 E.S. Barr & Company?
E.S. Barr & Company’s main office is at 1999 Richmond Road, Suite 1b, Lexington, KY 40502. Its phone number is 859-266-1300. Its website is esbarr.com.