James J. Burns & Company provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and philanthropic planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
James J. Burns & Company reports 627 clients. They include 337 individual clients, 280 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.25B across 2,530 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 17 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 54% | 88% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45% | 9% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 337 | $1.1B | 87.8% | $3.26M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 280 | $111M | 8.8% | $396K |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10 | $42.6M | 3.4% | $4.26M |
| Total | 627 | $1.25B | 100% | $2M |
- Clients
- 337
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.1B
- AUM share
- 87.8%
- Avg. per client
- $3.26M
- Clients
- 280
- Regulatory AUM
- $111M
- AUM share
- 8.8%
- Avg. per client
- $396K
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $42.6M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- $4.26M
Total
- Clients
- 627
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.25B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 17
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
James J. Burns & Company charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Fixed Fee
- Financial planning is generally offered on a fixed fee of $3,000 to $30,000 per annum, based on complexity and negotiable.
James Burns owns 75% or more of James J. Burns & Company. The leadership team of James J. Burns & Company includes President James Burns. It has 16 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 16 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- 4 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of James J. Burns & Company, LLC
James Burns
Control person · since April 2006
James J. Burns & Company’s regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $575M (March 2021) to $1.25B (September 2026); clients rose from 348 to 627 and employees from 10 to 16. In 2016, Emmes Wealth Management joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026September 2026 | $1.25B | 627 | 16 | 1 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $1.07B | 583 | 15 | 1 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $885M | 532 | 15 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $700M | 440 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $725M | 391 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $575M | 348 | 10 | 1 |
Firms that joined
20161 joined
- Emmes Wealth ManagementNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, James J. Burns & Company has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
New York · 1 listed address
- 225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 410, MelvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- James J. Burns & Company, LLC
- Headquarters
- 225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 410, Melville, NY 11747
- Website
- jjburns.com
- Phone
- 631-390-0500
- @jj-burns-&-company
- SEC file
- 801-66736
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
James J. Burns & Company’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($1.23B). James J. Burns & Company has custody of $145M for 138 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.23B100%
At year end, James J. Burns & Company’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (82%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $924M across 163 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (18.1%), State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (9.5%) and Allspring Exchange Traded FU (5.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks5%
- Funds82%
- Bonds6%
- State and local bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash6%
- Other1%
- Derivatives1%
How many clients does James J. Burns & Company have?
James J. Burns & Company has 627 clients and manages $1.25 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 337 individual clients, 280 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 September 2026
What services does James J. Burns & Company offer?
James J. Burns & Company provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and philanthropic planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does James J. Burns & Company charge?
James J. Burns & Company charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: J.J. BURNS & COMPANY AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A, filed 22 September 2026
Which custodians does James J. Burns & Company use?
James J. Burns & Company’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.23B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 September 2026
How many financial advisors does James J. Burns & Company have?
James J. Burns & Company has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 16 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 employees 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 James J. Burns & Company invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, James J. Burns & Company’s separately managed accounts held 82% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% cash and equivalents, 5% exchange-traded equities, 3% state and local bonds, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% derivatives.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does James J. Burns & Company have a minimum investment?
Yes, James J. Burns & Company’s minimum account size for its Investment Management Services is $1M.
Source: J.J. BURNS & COMPANY AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A, filed 22 September 2026
Who owns James J. Burns & Company?
James J. Burns & Company’s direct owner is James Burns (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 September 2026
How does James J. Burns & Company get paid?
James J. Burns & Company is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 James J. Burns & Company?
James J. Burns & Company’s main office is at 225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 410, Melville, NY 11747. Its phone number is 631-390-0500. Its website is jjburns.com.