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Fagan Associates

Wealth managementRIA

Troy, NYCRD 107562Updated

Fagan Associates is an investment adviser based in Troy, NY, registered with the SEC since 1996. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $941 million, as filed on 9 March 2026.

1,800
Clients
$515K
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.50%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 9 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Fagan Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Fagan Associates reports 1,800 clients. They include 1,518 individual clients, 245 high-net-worth individuals and 28 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 98.1% ($923M across 3,091 accounts) are managed with discretion; $18M across 53 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,800 clients
Assets$941M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)84%39%
High-net-worth individuals14%57%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%1%
Charitable organizations2%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,518
Regulatory AUM
$369M
AUM share
39.2%
Avg. per client
$243K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
245
Regulatory AUM
$538M
AUM share
57.2%
Avg. per client
$2.2M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$13.1M
AUM share
1.4%
Avg. per client
$1.46M
Charitable organizations
Clients
28
Regulatory AUM
$20.3M
AUM share
2.2%
Avg. per client
$724K

Total

Clients
1,800
Regulatory AUM
$941M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$523K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Fees and minimums

Fagan Associates charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Hourly Investment Advice
Investment advice on an hourly basis, at the client's discretion and the advisor's consent, at a negotiable rate of not more than $400 per hour.
Project Fees
Project fees set by the breadth, depth and nature of the project, which is limited to investment advice, income tax preparation, insurance review and estate planning.

Ownership and people

Dennis Fagan owns 75% or more of Fagan Associates. The leadership team of Fagan Associates includes President Dennis Fagan. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Dennis Fagan, portrait
    Dennis Fagan
    President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Portfolio Manager
  • Aaron Fagan
    Portfolio Manager and Client Associate

Investment adviser representatives

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

Staff

  • 7 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Fagan Associates Inc· the adviser
  • Dennis Fagan

    Control person · since August 1989

    Owns 75% or more of Fagan Associates Inc
  • Aaron Fagan

    since January 2016

    Owns 10% to 25% of Fagan Associates Inc

Growth and acquisitions

Fagan Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $555M (March 2021) to $941M (March 2026); clients rose from 1,509 to 1,800 and employees from 4 to 7.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Fagan Associates figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$941M1,80071
Jul 2025July 2025$802M1,74961
Jul 2024July 2024$677M1,61051
Mar 2023March 2023$583M1,70251
Mar 2022March 2022$667M1,61161
Mar 2021March 2021$555M1,50941

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Fagan Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses in New York
Troy

New York · 1 listed address

  • 767 Hoosick Road, TroyHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Fagan Associates Inc
Headquarters
767 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180
SEC file
801-50955
Structure
New York corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Fagan Associates’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($941M). Fagan Associates has custody of $2.89M for 4 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$941M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $941M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Fagan Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (85%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $813M across 137 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. (10.3%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (7.1%) and Apple Inc. (6.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks85%
  • Bonds7%
    • State and local bonds4%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds3%
  • Cash8%

Reported 13F holdings

$813M
Reported 13F value
137
Positions
43.3%
In the 10 largest
+13.0%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A10.3%
  2. Advanced Micro Devices Inc.7.1%
  3. Apple Inc.6.1%
  4. Nvidia Corporation3.7%
  5. Microsoft Corp.3.7%
  6. Amazon Com Inc.3.1%
  7. J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Core Plus BD ETF2.8%
  8. JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.5%
  9. Lowes Cos Inc.2.1%
  10. Palantir Technologies Inc. · CL A1.9%

Together, the ten largest are 43.3% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 4 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Fagan Associates have?

Fagan Associates has 1,800 clients and manages $941 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,518 individual clients, 245 high-net-worth individuals and 28 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 9 March 2026

What services does Fagan Associates offer?

Fagan Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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 Fagan Associates charge?

Fagan Associates charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: 03 06 2026 FAI FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, filed 9 March 2026

Which custodians does Fagan Associates use?

Fagan Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $941M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 9 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Fagan Associates have?

Fagan Associates has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 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 Fagan Associates invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Fagan Associates’ separately managed accounts held 85% exchange-traded equities, 8% cash and equivalents, 4% state and local bonds and 3% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Does Fagan Associates have a minimum investment?

Yes, Fagan Associates’ minimum account size for its Investment Advisory Services is $250K.

Source: 03 06 2026 FAI FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, filed 9 March 2026

Who owns Fagan Associates?

Fagan Associates’ direct owners are Dennis Fagan (75% or more) and Aaron Fagan (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 March 2026

How does Fagan Associates get paid?

Fagan Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Fagan Associates?

Fagan Associates’ main office is at 767 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180. Its phone number is 518-279-1044. Its website is faganasset.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 9 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 9 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 03 06 2026 FAI FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, submitted 9 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 107562.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 16 March 2021 to 9 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 4 August 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.

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