Merryfield Barnes provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Merryfield Barnes reports 200 clients. They include 160 individual clients and 40 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 99.2% ($123M across 475 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.02M across 1 account is not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 80% | 22% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 20% | 74% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 160 | $26.9M | 21.6% | $168K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40 | $91.5M | 73.7% | $2.29M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $4.44M | 3.6% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.25M | 1.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $175K | 0.1% | — |
| Total | 200 | $124M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 160
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.9M
- AUM share
- 21.6%
- Avg. per client
- $168K
- Clients
- 40
- Regulatory AUM
- $91.5M
- AUM share
- 73.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.29M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.44M
- AUM share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.25M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $175K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 200
- Regulatory AUM
- $124M
- 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
Merryfield Barnes is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting is a negotiable fixed fee generally from $1,500 to $30,000, or $500 to $1,000 an hour, with half due on signing.
Dennis Merryfield owns 75% or more of Merryfield Barnes. The leadership team of Merryfield Barnes includes President Charles Barnes. It has 4 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Merryfield Barnes, LLC
Dennis Merryfield
Control person · since November 2011
- Owns 25% to 50% of Merryfield Barnes, LLC
Charles Barnes
Control person · since November 2011
Merryfield Barnes’ regulatory assets grew from $92.1M (April 2021) to $124M (March 2026); clients rose from 183 to 200 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $124M | 200 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $113M | 202 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $103M | 205 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 2023April 2023 | $93.4M | 196 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 2022April 2022 | $105M | 193 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 2021April 2021 | $92.1M | 183 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Merryfield Barnes has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
New York · 1 listed address
- 202 East State Street, Suite 301, IthacaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Merryfield Barnes, LLC
- Headquarters
- 202 East State Street, Suite 301, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Website
- merryfieldbarnes.com
- Phone
- 607-882-9988
- SEC file
- 801-72949
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Merryfield Barnes’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Pershing ($124M). Merryfield Barnes has custody of $13.3M for 21 clients.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $124M100%
At year end, Merryfield Barnes’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (72%) and bonds (15%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks72%
- Funds1%
- Bonds15%
- Cash12%
How many clients does Merryfield Barnes have?
Merryfield Barnes has 200 clients and manages $124 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 160 individual clients and 40 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 March 2026
What services does Merryfield Barnes offer?
Merryfield Barnes provides 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
Which custodians does Merryfield Barnes use?
Merryfield Barnes’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $124M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Merryfield Barnes have?
Merryfield Barnes has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 2 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 Merryfield Barnes invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Merryfield Barnes’ separately managed accounts held 72% exchange-traded equities, 15% U.S. government and agency bonds, 12% cash and equivalents 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 Merryfield Barnes?
Merryfield Barnes’ direct owners are Dennis Merryfield (75% or more) and Charles Barnes (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 March 2026
How does Merryfield Barnes get paid?
Merryfield Barnes is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Merryfield Barnes?
Merryfield Barnes’ main office is at 202 East State Street, Suite 301, Ithaca, NY 14850. Its phone number is 607-882-9988. Its website is merryfieldbarnes.com.