Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates reports 341 clients. They include 220 high-net-worth individuals and 121 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($511M across 344 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $23.1M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 35% | 7% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 65% | 91% |
| Charitable organizations | 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) | 121 | $37.6M | 7.4% | $311K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 220 | $466M | 91.2% | $2.12M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $7.22M | 1.4% | — |
| Total | 341 | $511M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 121
- Regulatory AUM
- $37.6M
- AUM share
- 7.4%
- Avg. per client
- $311K
- Clients
- 220
- Regulatory AUM
- $466M
- AUM share
- 91.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.12M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.22M
- AUM share
- 1.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 341
- Regulatory AUM
- $511M
- 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
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance.
Fee details and sources
Robert Bender owns 75% or more of Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates. Robert Bender is CEO; the leadership team includes President Reed Bender and Chief Compliance Officer Catherine Emmett. It has 5 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Robert BenderChief Executive Officer
- Reed BenderPresident, Secretary
- Catherine EmmettChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates
Robert Bender
Control person · since June 1978
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $333M (March 2021) to $511M (February 2026); clients rose from 315 to 341 and employees fell from 6 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $511M | 341 | 5 | 1 |
| May 2025 | $433M | 346 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $410M | 351 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $281M | 348 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $331M | 345 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $333M | 315 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 199 S. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 530, PasadenaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates
- Headquarters
- 199 S. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 530, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Website
- robertbender.com
- Phone
- 626-397-9072
- SEC file
- 801-14216
- Founded
- 1972
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates uses Charles Schwab ($437M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $437M100%
At year end, Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (97%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $481M across 39 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (18.1%), Apple Inc. (15.5%) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (7.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks97%
- Cash3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $481M
- Reported 13F value
- 39
- Positions
- 74.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +15.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Nvidia Corporation18.1%
- Apple Inc.15.5%
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc.7.3%
- Amazon Com Inc.6.3%
- Intuitive Surgical Inc.5.7%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C4.7%
- Eli Lilly & CO4.4%
- Meta Platforms Inc. · CL A4.2%
- Mercadolibre Inc.4.1%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A4.0%
Together, the ten largest are 74.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates have?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates has 341 clients and manages $511 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 220 high-net-worth individuals and 121 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 February 2026
What services does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates offer?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates charge?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance.
Which custodians does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates use?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $437M. 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 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates have?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 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 Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 97% exchange-traded equities and 3% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ direct owner is Robert Bender (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 February 2026
How does Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates get paid?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates 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
Is Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates registered with the SEC?
Yes, Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 December 1978. Its CRD number is 109766 and its SEC file number is 801-14216.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 10 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates?
Robert L. Bender, Inc. Dba Robert Bender & Associates’ main office is at 199 S. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 530, Pasadena, CA 91101. Its phone number is 626-397-9072. Its website is robertbender.com.