Clients
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta serves 96 clients, 86 of them high-net-worth individuals. The average client has about $135 million with the firm, and high-net-worth clients hold 72% of its $13 billion in assets.
- High-net-worth individuals86 clients72%
- Charitable organizations8 clients26%
- OtherPension and profit-sharing plans, Corporations and other businesses2%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 86 | $9,323,448,497 | 71.9% | $108.4M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1 | $179,710,833 | 1.4% | $179.7M |
| Charitable organizations | 8 | $3,387,952,769 | 26.1% | $423.5M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1 | $68,879,154 | 0.5% | $68.9M |
| Total | 96 | $12,959,991,253 | 100% | $135.0M |
- Clients
- 86
- Regulatory AUM
- $9,323,448,497
- Share
- 71.9%
- Avg. per client
- $108.4M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $179,710,833
- Share
- 1.4%
- Avg. per client
- $179.7M
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $3,387,952,769
- Share
- 26.1%
- Avg. per client
- $423.5M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $68,879,154
- Share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $68.9M
Total
- Clients
- 96
- Regulatory AUM
- $12,959,991,253
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $135.0M
What it does
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions and other activities. It is paid through a percentage of assets.
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta advises no private funds.
100.0% of assets ($12.96B across 96 accounts) are managed with discretion. 1% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Stocks94%
- Bonds1%
- Cash5%
Custodians
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta’s client accounts are held mainly at SEI Private Trust, with 37% of managed assets, and J.P. Morgan, with 35%. Sarofim Trust Co., Lta has custody of $9.46B for 47 clients.
- Goldman Sachs &Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · New York, NY · $997.7M8%
- J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC · New York, NY · $4.57B35%
- SEI Private TrustSEI Private Trust Co. · Oaks, PA · $4.73B37%
- All other custodians$2.66B21%
Ownership and leadership
Fayez Sarofim & Co. owns 75% or more of Sarofim Trust Co., Lta.
- Owns 75% or more of Sarofim Trust Co., Lta
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
Control person · since December 1977
- Owns 75% or more of Fayez Sarofim & Co.
The Sarofim Group, Inc.
Control person · since December 1995
- Owns 75% or more of The Sarofim Group, Inc.
Sarofim Sgi Voting Trust
Control person · since May 2022
- Owns 75% or more of Sarofim Sgi Voting Trust
Christopher Sarofim
Control person · since May 2022
Leadership
- William HannaDirector, Vice President, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
- David SearlsDirector, President
- Alexander RobisonChief Financial Officer
- John ColucciChief Operating Officer
- Alan ChristensenDirector
- Catherine CrainDirector
- Samuel DickDirector, Principal
- Michele GibbonsGeneral Counsel
- JR. LeeChief Investment Officer
- Christopher SarofimChairman
Staff
- 26 employees
- 22 in advisory functions
- 18 state-registered reps
Fees
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta is paid through a percentage of assets under management.
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Sarofim Trust Co., Lta has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Texas · 1 listed address
- 845 Texas Avenue, Suite 2000, HoustonHQ
Registration details
- Legal name
- Sarofim Trust Co., Lta
- Headquarters
- 845 Texas Avenue, Suite 2000, Houston, TX 77002
- Phone
- 713-654-4484
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-13773
- Structure
- Texas LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does Sarofim Trust Co., Lta have?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta has 96 clients and manages $13 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 86 high-net-worth individuals, 8 charitable organizations and 1 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 12 May 2026
What services does Sarofim Trust Co., Lta offer?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions and other activities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Sarofim Trust Co., Lta use?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta’s separately managed account assets are held at SEI Private Trust Co. (Oaks, PA), with $4,730,466,888, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (New York, NY), with $4,574,173,943 and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (New York, NY), with $997,731,092. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 12 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Sarofim Trust Co., Lta have?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta has 18 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 26 employees, and 22 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 Sarofim Trust Co., Lta invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sarofim Trust Co., Lta’s separately managed accounts held 94% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. It advises no private funds of its own.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sarofim Trust Co., Lta?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta is owned through a chain of holding companies by Christopher Sarofim. Its direct owner is Fayez Sarofim & Co. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 12 May 2026
How does Sarofim Trust Co., Lta get paid?
Sarofim Trust Co., Lta 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