McGinn Penninger Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
McGinn Penninger Investment Management reports 332 clients. They include 331 high-net-worth individuals and 1 investment company. Of its assets, 100.0% ($204M across 332 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $539K.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 100% | 58% |
| Investment companies | <1% | 42% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 331 | $118M | 57.8% | $357K |
| Investment companies | 1 | $86.2M | 42.2% | $86.2M |
| Total | 332 | $204M | 100% | $616K |
- Clients
- 331
- Regulatory AUM
- $118M
- AUM share
- 57.8%
- Avg. per client
- $357K
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $86.2M
- AUM share
- 42.2%
- Avg. per client
- $86.2M
Total
- Clients
- 332
- Regulatory AUM
- $204M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $616K
- 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
- 0
McGinn Penninger Investment Management charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1.5M | 1.00% |
| $1.5M–$3M | 0.85% |
| $3M and above | 0.65% |
Fee details and sources
Bernard McGinn owns 75% or more of McGinn Penninger Investment Management. Ryan Penninger is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Bernard McGinn and Chief Compliance Officer Alicia Magnier. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of McGinn Penninger Investment Management Inc.
Bernard McGinn
Control person · since October 2025
- Owns 10% to 25% of McGinn Penninger Investment Management Inc.
Ryan Penninger
since October 2025
McGinn Penninger Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $122M (March 2021) to $204M (March 2026); clients rose from 212 to 332 and employees from 3 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $204M | 332 | 5 | 2 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $174M | 230 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $163M | 231 | 4 | 2 |
| May 2023May 2023 | $165M | 228 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $173M | 218 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $122M | 212 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, McGinn Penninger Investment Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 215 East Bay Street, Charleston
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 277 S. Washington Street, Suite 340, AlexandriaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- McGinn Penninger Investment Management Inc.
- Headquarters
- 277 S. Washington Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 703-548-2555
- SEC file
- 801-40578
- Structure
- Delaware corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
McGinn Penninger Investment Management does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, McGinn Penninger Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (88%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $164K across 38 positions; the largest are Apple Inc.. (8.0%), JP Morgan Chase & CO (6.9%) and Meta Platforms Inc.. (6.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks88%
- Funds1%
- Bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds5%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash5%
How many clients does McGinn Penninger Investment Management have?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management has 332 clients and manages $204 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 331 high-net-worth individuals and 1 investment company.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026
What services does McGinn Penninger Investment Management offer?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, 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 McGinn Penninger Investment Management charge?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
How many financial advisors does McGinn Penninger Investment Management have?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 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 McGinn Penninger Investment Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, McGinn Penninger Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 88% exchange-traded equities, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% cash and equivalents, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns McGinn Penninger Investment Management?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management’s direct owners are Bernard McGinn (75% or more) and Ryan Penninger (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026
How does McGinn Penninger Investment Management get paid?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management 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 McGinn Penninger Investment Management?
McGinn Penninger Investment Management’s main office is at 277 S. Washington Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314. Its phone number is 703-548-2555.