Clients
National Investment Services of America serves 360 clients, 263 of them pension and profit-sharing plans. The average client has about $45 million with the firm.
- Pooled investment vehicles12 clients3%
- Pension and profit-sharing plans263 clients80%
- Charitable organizations35 clients4%
- State or municipal government entities29 clients8%
- Corporations and other businesses8 clients4%
- OtherIndividuals, Investment companies, Other2%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 10 | $32,954,000 | 0.2% | $3.30M |
| Investment companies | 1 | $8,702,000 | 0.1% | $8.70M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 12 | $408,852,000 | 2.5% | $34.1M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 263 | $12,983,012,000 | 79.9% | $49.4M |
| Charitable organizations | 35 | $656,993,000 | 4.0% | $18.8M |
| State or municipal government entities | 29 | $1,270,577,000 | 7.8% | $43.8M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8 | $589,349,000 | 3.6% | $73.7M |
| Other | 2 | $301,730,000 | 1.9% | $150.9M |
| Total | 360 | $16,252,169,000 | 100% | $45.1M |
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $32,954,000
- Share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $3.30M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $8,702,000
- Share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $8.70M
- Clients
- 12
- Regulatory AUM
- $408,852,000
- Share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $34.1M
- Clients
- 263
- Regulatory AUM
- $12,983,012,000
- Share
- 79.9%
- Avg. per client
- $49.4M
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $656,993,000
- Share
- 4.0%
- Avg. per client
- $18.8M
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,270,577,000
- Share
- 7.8%
- Avg. per client
- $43.8M
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $589,349,000
- Share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- $73.7M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $301,730,000
- Share
- 1.9%
- Avg. per client
- $150.9M
Total
- Clients
- 360
- Regulatory AUM
- $16,252,169,000
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $45.1M
What it does
National Investment Services of America provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets and performance-based fees.
National Investment Services of America advises 12 private funds.
100.0% of assets ($16.25B across 360 accounts) are managed with discretion. 0% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Bonds83%
- Investment grade corporate bonds64%
- U.S. government and agency bonds17%
- High-yield corporate bonds2%
- Cash1%
- Other15%
- Mortgage and asset backed bonds15%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
Custodians
National Investment Services of America’s client accounts are held mainly at Mellon Trust, with 10% of managed assets, and U.S. Bank, with 10%. National Investment Services of America has custody of $7.73B for 12 clients.
- State Street BankState Street Bank · Quincy, IL · $706.4M4%
- Northern TrustNorthern Trust Corporation · Chicago, IL · $979.5M6%
- U.S. BankU.S. Bank · Cincinnati, OH · $1.61B10%
- Mellon TrustMellon Trust · New York, NY · $1.68B10%
- All other custodians$11.28B69%
Ownership and leadership
Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. owns 50% to 75% of National Investment Services of America, and Bartlett McCartin is its CEO.
- Owns 50% to 75% of National Investment Services of America, LLC
Resolute Investment Managers, Inc.
Control person · since December 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Resolute Investment Managers, Inc.
Resolute Acquisition, Inc.
Control person · since December 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Resolute Acquisition, Inc.
Resolute Topco, Inc.
Control person · since December 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of National Investment Services of America, LLC
Nis Holding Corporation
Control person · since December 2019
Leadership
- Bartlett McCartinChief Executive Officer, Principal, Managing Partner, Director
- Scott Van LithChief Financial Officer
- Natalie AbbottChief Compliance Officer
- Mark AndersonChief Strategy Officer
- Jason BerrieChief Investment Officer, Director
- Robert BrooksPrincipal, Director
- John FremgenPrincipal, Managing Partner, Director
- Rebecca HarrisDirector
- Norman SidlerPrincipal, Managing Partner, Director
- Mark SteenPrincipal, Managing Partner
- Gregory StummDirector
Staff
- 38 employees
- 16 in advisory functions
- 13 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
Fees
National Investment Services of America is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees.
National Investment Services of America’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, National Investment Services of America has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 2001 Spring Road, Oak Brook
Wisconsin · 1 listed address
- 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2350, MilwaukeeHQ
Other business names
National Investment Services of America has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- National Investment Services
Registration details
- Legal name
- National Investment Services of America, LLC
- Headquarters
- 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2350, Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Phone
- 414-765-1980
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-118132
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does National Investment Services of America have?
National Investment Services of America has 360 clients and manages $16.3 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 263 pension and profit-sharing plans, 35 charitable organizations and 29 state or municipal government entities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 May 2026
What services does National Investment Services of America offer?
National Investment Services of America provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, 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 National Investment Services of America use?
National Investment Services of America’s separately managed account assets are held at Mellon Trust (New York, NY), with $1,678,092,640, U.S. Bank (Cincinnati, OH), with $1,605,433,986, Northern Trust Corporation (Chicago, IL), with $979,546,271 and State Street Bank (Quincy, IL), with $706,446,336. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 1 May 2026
How many financial advisors does National Investment Services of America have?
National Investment Services of America has 13 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 38 employees, and 16 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 National Investment Services of America invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, National Investment Services of America’s separately managed accounts held 64% investment grade corporate bonds, 17% U.S. government and agency bonds, 15% mortgage and asset backed bonds, 2% high-yield corporate bonds and 1% cash and equivalents. It advises 12 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns National Investment Services of America?
National Investment Services of America is owned through a chain of holding companies by Resolute Topco, Inc. Its direct owners are Nis Holding Corporation (25% to 50%) and Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 May 2026
How does National Investment Services of America get paid?
National Investment Services of America is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file