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MacroView Investment Management

Wealth managementRIA

Bethesda, MDCRD 149621Updated

MacroView Investment Management is an investment adviser based in Bethesda, MD, registered with the SEC since 2010. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $387 million, as filed on 25 September 2026.

249
Clients
$1.11M
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
3
Offices
1.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 25 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

MacroView Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

MacroView Investment Management reports 249 clients. They include 159 individual clients, 66 high-net-worth individuals, and 14 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($387M across 830 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients249 clients reported
Assets$387M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)64%18%
High-net-worth individuals27%46%
Pension and profit-sharing plans6%31%
Charitable organizationsFewer than 52%
Other investment advisersFewer than 52%
Other client typesCorporations and other businesses4%1%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
159
Regulatory AUM
$70M
AUM share
18.1%
Avg. per client
$440K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
66
Regulatory AUM
$180M
AUM share
46.4%
Avg. per client
$2.72M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
14
Regulatory AUM
$121M
AUM share
31.2%
Avg. per client
$8.62M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$6.7M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
—
Other investment advisers
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$6.07M
AUM share
1.6%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$3.95M
AUM share
1.0%
Avg. per client
$395K

Total

Clients
249
Regulatory AUM
$387M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

MacroView Investment Management charges up to 1.50% a year for its Personal Wealth Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $300,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial planning, a la carte
Financial planning requested on an a la carte basis is charged at an hourly rate of no more than $500, or a fixed fee generally from $500 to no more than $10,000.

Ownership and people

Daniel Cohen owns 75% or more of MacroView Investment Management. The leadership team of MacroView Investment Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Cohen. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Daniel Cohen
    Member and Managing Director; Chief Compliance Officer
  • Micah Patashnik
    Partner, Director

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Daniel Jay Cohen
  • Michael R Hoffman
  • Micah Patashnik
  • Christopher Tyler Thomas

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Macroview Investment Management LLC· the adviser
  • Daniel Cohen

    Control person · since May 2010

    Owns 75% or more of Macroview Investment Management LLC
  • Micah Patashnik

    Control person · since December 2017

    Owns 10% to 25% of Macroview Investment Management LLC

Growth and acquisitions

MacroView Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.8× from $137M (April 2021) to $387M (September 2026); clients rose from 155 to 249 and employees were 5 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
MacroView Investment Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$387M24953
February 2025$297M22553
July 2024$271M21352
February 2023$197M17932
July 2022$146M15442
April 2021$137M15552

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, MacroView Investment Management has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Maryland.

Listed office addresses in Maryland
BethesdaEllicott City

Maryland · 2 listed addresses

  • 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, BethesdaHQ
  • 6031 University BLVD, Ellicott City

Other business names

MacroView Investment Management has reported 5 other business names to the SEC.

  • Forty W
  • Forty W Advisors
  • Forty Wealth
  • Forty Workplace
  • Macroview Bond Group

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Macroview Investment Management LLC
Headquarters
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814
SEC file
801-71500
Structure
Maryland LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

MacroView Investment Management uses Fidelity ($207M, 55%), Charles Schwab ($118M, 32%) and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust ($48.9M, 13%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. MacroView Investment Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$373M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $118M32%
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $207M55%
  • Delaware Charter Guarantee & TrustDelaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, Inc. · Wilmington, DE · $48.9M13%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, MacroView Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (75%) and bonds (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $162M across 106 positions; the largest are State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (6.6%), Innovator ETFS Trust (4.9%) and Schwab Strategic TR (4.7%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks9%
  • Funds75%
  • Bonds10%
    • State and local bonds8%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash6%

Reported 13F holdings

$162M
Reported 13F value
106
Positions
42.2%
In the 10 largest
+12.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit6.6%
  2. Innovator ETFS Trust · US Eqty Bufr Mar4.9%
  3. Schwab Strategic TR · US Lcap GR ETF4.7%
  4. iShares TR · MSCI Eafe ETF4.3%
  5. Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 13.9%
  6. iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF3.7%
  7. iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF3.7%
  8. Sprott Asset Management LP · Physical Gold TR3.7%
  9. iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF3.6%
  10. iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe3.1%

Together, the ten largest are 42.2% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 28 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does MacroView Investment Management have?

MacroView Investment Management has 249 clients and manages $387 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 159 individual clients, 66 high-net-worth individuals, and 14 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 September 2026

What services does MacroView Investment Management offer?

MacroView Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does MacroView Investment Management charge?

MacroView Investment Management charges up to 1.50% a year for its Personal Wealth Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $300,000.

Source: MACROVIEW ADV PART 2A, filed 25 September 2026

Which custodians does MacroView Investment Management use?

MacroView Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $207M, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $118M and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, Inc. (Wilmington, DE), with $48.9M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 September 2026

How many financial advisors does MacroView Investment Management have?

MacroView Investment Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 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 MacroView Investment Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, MacroView Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 75% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% exchange-traded equities, 8% state and local bonds, 6% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

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

Does MacroView Investment Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, MacroView Investment Management’s minimum account size for its Personal Wealth Management is $300K.

Source: MACROVIEW ADV PART 2A, filed 25 September 2026

Who owns MacroView Investment Management?

MacroView Investment Management’s direct owners are Daniel Cohen (75% or more) and Micah Patashnik (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 September 2026

How does MacroView Investment Management get paid?

MacroView Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. 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 MacroView Investment Management?

MacroView Investment Management’s main office is at 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Its phone number is 301-907-6794. Its website is macroviewim.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 25 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 25 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MACROVIEW ADV PART 2A, submitted 25 September 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 149621.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 21 April 2021 to 25 September 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 28 July 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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