Ritholtz Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Ritholtz Wealth Management reports 4,221 clients. They include 2,694 individual clients, 1,445 high-net-worth individuals, and 82 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 90.3% ($8.51B across 13,305 accounts) are managed with discretion; $911M across 523 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 64% | 8% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 34% | 86% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 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) | 2,694 | $779M | 8.3% | $289K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 1,445 | $8.12B | 86.2% | $5.62M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 82 | $414M | 4.4% | $5.05M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $73.2M | 0.8% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $34.3M | 0.4% | — |
| Total | 4,221 | $9.42B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 2,694
- Regulatory AUM
- $779M
- AUM share
- 8.3%
- Avg. per client
- $289K
- Clients
- 1,445
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.12B
- AUM share
- 86.2%
- Avg. per client
- $5.62M
- Clients
- 82
- Regulatory AUM
- $414M
- AUM share
- 4.4%
- Avg. per client
- $5.05M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.2M
- AUM share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $34.3M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 4,221
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.42B
- 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
- 0
Ritholtz Wealth Management charges 0.35%–1.25% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 4 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- College Financial Planning
- Flat fee of up to $4,000 for four meetings from sophomore through senior year of high school; existing clients receive a reduced rate of 25%.
- Good Advice Wealth Management
- Maximum total fee of 0.75% of assets under management, billed pro-rata quarterly in advance.
- Held-away accounts managed through Pontera
- Advisory fee of 0.50% of the held-away account value, billed pro-rata quarterly in advance.
- Liftoff Automated Advisory Services
- Maximum total fee of 0.50% of assets under management, split between the firm and Betterment Securities, billed quarterly in arrears.
Joshua Brown owns 25% to 50% of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The leadership team of Ritholtz Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Patricia Ferraro. It has 83 employees, 48 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 83 employees
- 48 in advisory functions
- 51 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 25% to 50% of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Joshua Brown
Control person · since August 2013
- Owns 10% to 25% of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Kristopher Venne
Control person · since October 2013
- Owns 10% to 25% of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Michael Batnick
Control person · since October 2013
- Owns 5% to 10% of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Barry Ritholtz
Control person · since August 2013
- Owns 5% to 10% of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Jay Tini
since January 2023
Ritholtz Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 5.2× from $1.81B (June 2021) to $9.42B (August 2026); clients rose from 1,458 to 4,221 and employees from 33 to 83.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $9.42B | 4,221 | 83 | 15 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $6.46B | 3,973 | 71 | 15 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $4.27B | 3,874 | 60 | 14 |
| May 2023May 2023 | $2.94B | 2,000 | 47 | 16 |
| Jul 2022July 2022 | $2.71B | 1,747 | 47 | 15 |
| Jun 2021June 2021 | $1.81B | 1,458 | 33 | 11 |
Besides its headquarters, Ritholtz Wealth Management has 14 offices, with 15 listed addresses across 12 states.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
- 1230 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
Louisiana · 2 listed addresses
- 2529 Jena Street, New Orleans
- 1921 Kaliste Saloom RD, Lafayette
New York · 2 listed addresses
- 24 West 40th Street, 15th Floor, New YorkHQ
- 2605 Merrick Road, North Bellmore
Florida · 1 listed address
- 808 Wiggins Pass Ste 200, Naples
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Michigan · 1 listed address
- 825 Parchment DR. Se, Grand Rapids
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 331 Newman Springs RD Building #3, Red Bank
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 1900 South Boulevard, Charlotte
Oregon · 1 listed address
- 61580 Sunny Breeze Lane, Bend
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 124 S Maple St., Ambler
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 525 40th Avenue, Nashville
Texas · 1 listed address
- 2313 Lake Austin BLVD, Austin
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ritholtz Wealth Management
- Headquarters
- 24 West 40th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018
- Website
- ritholtzwealth.com
- Phone
- 212-625-1200
- @ritholtz-wealth-management
- SEC file
- 801-78479
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ritholtz Wealth Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($6.05B, 72%) and Fidelity ($2.34B, 28%). Ritholtz Wealth Management has custody of $1.66B for 2,070 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $6.05B72%
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $2.34B28%
At year end, Ritholtz Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in funds (49%) and stocks (42%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $6.7B across 1,313 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (9.3%), iShares TR (5.3%) and iShares TR (3.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks42%
- Funds49%
- Registered funds45%
- Pooled vehicles4%
- Bonds6%
- State and local bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Ritholtz Wealth Management have?
Ritholtz Wealth Management has 4,221 clients and manages $9.42 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 2,694 individual clients, 1,445 high-net-worth individuals, and 82 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 August 2026
What services does Ritholtz Wealth Management offer?
Ritholtz Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, 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 Ritholtz Wealth Management charge?
Ritholtz Wealth Management charges 0.35%–1.25% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE, filed 6 August 2026
Which custodians does Ritholtz Wealth Management use?
Ritholtz Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $6.05B and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $2.34B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 10 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Ritholtz Wealth Management have?
Ritholtz Wealth Management has 51 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 83 employees, and 48 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are 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 Ritholtz Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ritholtz Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 45% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 42% exchange-traded equities, 4% state and local bonds, 4% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 3% 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
Who owns Ritholtz Wealth Management?
Ritholtz Wealth Management’s direct owners are Barry Ritholtz, Joshua Brown, Kristopher Venne, Michael Batnick and Jay Tini, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 August 2026
How does Ritholtz Wealth Management get paid?
Ritholtz Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Ritholtz Wealth Management?
Ritholtz Wealth Management’s main office is at 24 West 40th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Its phone number is 212-625-1200. Its website is ritholtzwealth.com.
