John W. Bristol & Co. provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 1 private fund.
John W. Bristol & Co. reports 157 clients. They include 83 high-net-worth individuals, 52 charitable organizations, and 13 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 99.6% ($7.04B across 155 accounts) are managed with discretion; $27.3M across 2 accounts are not. It advised 155 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 53% | 56% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 3% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 8% | 8% |
| Charitable organizations | 33% | 31% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4% | 1% |
| Other client typesOther | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 83 | $3.96B | 56.1% | $47.8M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $207M | 2.9% | $207M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 13 | $540M | 7.6% | $41.5M |
| Charitable organizations | 52 | $2.21B | 31.3% | $42.5M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7 | $82.3M | 1.2% | $11.8M |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $64.2M | 0.9% | $64.2M |
| Total | 157 | $7.07B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 83
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.96B
- AUM share
- 56.1%
- Avg. per client
- $47.8M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $207M
- AUM share
- 2.9%
- Avg. per client
- $207M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $540M
- AUM share
- 7.6%
- Avg. per client
- $41.5M
- Clients
- 52
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.21B
- AUM share
- 31.3%
- Avg. per client
- $42.5M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $82.3M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $11.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.2M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $64.2M
Total
- Clients
- 157
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.07B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 155
- Private funds advised
- 1
John W. Bristol & Co. is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
The leadership team of John W. Bristol & Co. includes President James Engle. It has 19 employees, 9 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
James EnglePresident
Justin ColledgeManaging Director
Adam FeitManaging Director
Peter FrithManaging Director
Hedy MattesonManaging Director, CCO
Vitaly NesterenkoManaging Director, Treasurer
Stephanie NGManaging Director, Secretary
Raymond ScanlanManaging Director
Benjamin WilliamsManaging Director, Client Development
Benjamin WingentManaging Director, Operations & Trading
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 19 employees
- 9 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 10% to 25% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
James Engle
Control person · since January 2017
- Owns 10% to 25% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Hedy Matteson
since May 2004
- Owns 10% to 25% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Justin Colledge
since May 2006
- Owns 10% to 25% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Peter Frith
since September 2011
- Owns 10% to 25% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Stephanie NG
since January 2020
- Owns 5% to 10% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Adam Feit
since January 2021
- Owns 5% to 10% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Vitaly Nesterenko
since January 2022
- Owns 5% to 10% of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
Raymond Scanlan
since April 2025
John W. Bristol & Co.’s regulatory assets grew from $5.49B (June 2021) to $7.07B (August 2026); clients rose from 121 to 157 and employees were 19 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $7.07B | 157 | 19 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $6.72B | 144 | 18 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $5.83B | 138 | 19 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $4.8B | 135 | 20 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $6.29B | 133 | 19 | 1 |
| June 2021 | $5.49B | 121 | 19 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, John W. Bristol & Co. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in New York.
New York · 1 listed address
- 48 Wall Street, 18th Floor, New YorkHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- John W. Bristol & Co., Inc.
- Headquarters
- 48 Wall Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2924
- Website
- jwbristol.com
- Phone
- 212-389-5880
- @john-w-bristol-co-inc
- SEC file
- 801-13942
- Structure
- New York corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
John W. Bristol & Co. uses Wilmington Trust, N.A. ($1.24B, 50%) and Fiduciary Trust ($1.24B, 50%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. John W. Bristol & Co. has custody of $190M in client assets for 1 client.
- Wilmington Trust, N.A.Wilmington Trust, N.A. · Wilmington, DE · $1.24B50%
- Fiduciary TrustFiduciary Trust Company · Boston, MA · $1.24B50%
At year end, John W. Bristol & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (93%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks93%
- Funds1%
- Bonds4%
- Cash2%
How many clients does John W. Bristol & Co. have?
John W. Bristol & Co. has 157 clients and manages $7.07 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 83 high-net-worth individuals, 52 charitable organizations, and 13 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 August 2026
What services does John W. Bristol & Co. offer?
John W. Bristol & Co. 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
Which custodians does John W. Bristol & Co. use?
John W. Bristol & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at Wilmington Trust, N.A. (Wilmington, DE), with $1.24B and Fiduciary Trust Company (Boston, MA), with $1.24B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 August 2026
How many financial advisors does John W. Bristol & Co. have?
John W. Bristol & Co. has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 19 employees, and 9 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 John W. Bristol & Co. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, John W. Bristol & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 93% exchange-traded equities, 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% cash and equivalents 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 John W. Bristol & Co.?
John W. Bristol & Co.’s direct owners are James Engle, Hedy Matteson, Justin Colledge, Peter Frith, Stephanie NG, Adam Feit, Vitaly Nesterenko and Raymond Scanlan, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 August 2026
How does John W. Bristol & Co. get paid?
John W. Bristol & Co. 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
How do I contact John W. Bristol & Co.?
John W. Bristol & Co.’s main office is at 48 Wall Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2924. Its phone number is 212-389-5880. Its website is jwbristol.com.