RubinBrown Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
RubinBrown Advisors reports 1,160 clients. They include 860 high-net-worth individuals, 291 individual clients and 6 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 0.4% ($14.5M across 13 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.85B across 4,145 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 25% | 2% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 74% | 96% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 291 | $90.5M | 2.3% | $311K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 860 | $3.72B | 96.4% | $4.33M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $21.7M | 0.6% | $21.7M |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $18.7M | 0.5% | $3.12M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $8.23M | 0.2% | $4.11M |
| Total | 1,160 | $3.86B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 291
- Regulatory AUM
- $90.5M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- $311K
- Clients
- 860
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.72B
- AUM share
- 96.4%
- Avg. per client
- $4.33M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $21.7M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $21.7M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.7M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $3.12M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.23M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $4.11M
Total
- Clients
- 1,160
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.86B
- 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
- 1–10
RubinBrown Advisors charges 0.30%–0.95% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 0.95% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.50% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.40% |
| $10M and above | 0.30% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consulting Services
- Consulting is negotiated and billed at $150 to $750 an hour or as a fixed fee set before the engagement.
- Financial Planning
- Standalone financial plans are negotiated and billed at $150 to $750 an hour or as a fixed fee, typically $2,500 to $10,000.
- Retirement Plan Sponsor Services
- Retirement plan services use a similar tiered schedule on plan assets (0.95% on the first $2,000,000 down to 0.30% above $10,000,000), with a maximum of 1.00% a year.
Rubinbrown LLP owns 75% or more of RubinBrown Advisors. The leadership team of RubinBrown Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Deborah Maret. It has 30 employees, 28 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Deborah MaretChief Compliance Officer
- Thomas TesarManaging Director
Investment adviser representatives
24 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Michael Reed Barlow
- Michael David Bean II
- Mary Hannah Castellano
- Daniel Glen Courtney
- Luke Sazan Dema
- Diane Coe Dercher
- Donald Lee Esstman
- Timothy Jean Haehnel
- Edita [NMN] Hamzagic
- Matthew Charles Hartman
- Brian Thomas Hoeltge
- Bryton Kessel
- Amy Elizabeth King
- Deborah Lynn Maret
- Joseph A McAuliffe
- Kevin Sumner McGrew
- Scott Michael Quinn
- Bradley Joseph Dean Remy
- John Roland Russo
- Isaac Louis Schreckenberg
- Thomas David Tesar
- Jason Michael Uetrecht
- Paul Lewis Watkins
- Steven Michael Wisniewski
Staff
- 30 employees
- 28 in advisory functions
- 18 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Rubinbrown Advisors LLC
Rubinbrown LLP
Control person · since August 1996
RubinBrown Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.1× from $1.88B (August 2020) to $3.86B (August 2026); clients rose from 891 to 1,160 and employees from 27 to 30. In 2020, Wealth Management Advisors joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $3.86B | 1,160 | 30 | 4 |
| November 2025 | $3.27B | 1,107 | 23 | 4 |
| August 2024 | $3.09B | 1,133 | 26 | 4 |
| August 2023 | $2.35B | 1,093 | 26 | 5 |
| June 2022 | $2.58B | 1,037 | 29 | 5 |
| August 2020 | $1.88B | 891 | 27 | 4 |
Firms that joined
20201 joined
- Wealth Management AdvisorsNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, RubinBrown Advisors has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.
Missouri · 2 listed addresses
- 7676 Forsyth BLVD., Suite 2100, St. LouisHQ
- 1200 Main Street, Kansas City
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 1900 16th Street, Denver
Kansas · 1 listed address
- 4000 W. 114th Street, Leawood
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Rubinbrown Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- 7676 Forsyth BLVD., Suite 2100, St. Louis, MO 63105
- Website
- rubinbrownadvisors.com
- Phone
- 314-290-3300
- @rubinbrown-advisors
- SEC file
- 801-62021
- Founded
- 2002
- Structure
- Missouri LLC
- Fiscal year end
- May
RubinBrown Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($3.6B, 94%), SEI Investments Distribution ($166M, 4%) and Pershing ($46M, 1%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. RubinBrown Advisors has custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $3.6B94%
- SEI Investments DistributionSEI Investments Distribution Co. · Oaks, PA · $166M4%
- PershingPershing Advisor Solutions LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $46M1%
At year end, RubinBrown Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (77%) and bonds (10%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks8%
- Funds77%
- Bonds10%
- State and local bonds6%
- Investment grade corporate bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash4%
- Other1%
- Annuities1%
How many clients does RubinBrown Advisors have?
RubinBrown Advisors has 1,160 clients and manages $3.86 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 860 high-net-worth individuals, 291 individual clients and 6 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 August 2026
What services does RubinBrown Advisors offer?
RubinBrown Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does RubinBrown Advisors charge?
RubinBrown Advisors charges 0.30%–0.95% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does RubinBrown Advisors use?
RubinBrown Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $3.6B, SEI Investments Distribution Co. (Oaks, PA), with $166M and Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $46M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 August 2026
How many financial advisors does RubinBrown Advisors have?
RubinBrown Advisors has 18 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 30 employees, and 28 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 RubinBrown Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, RubinBrown Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 77% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% exchange-traded equities, 6% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 3% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns RubinBrown Advisors?
RubinBrown Advisors’ direct owner is Rubinbrown LLP (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 August 2026
How does RubinBrown Advisors get paid?
RubinBrown Advisors 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
Is RubinBrown Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, RubinBrown Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 2 May 2003. Its CRD number is 116909 and its SEC file number is 801-62021.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 28 August 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact RubinBrown Advisors?
RubinBrown Advisors’ main office is at 7676 Forsyth BLVD., Suite 2100, St. Louis, MO 63105. Its phone number is 314-290-3300. Its website is rubinbrownadvisors.com.