Searle & Co. provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Searle & Co. reports 127 clients. They include 119 high-net-worth individuals, 7 individual clients and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 95.4% ($601M across 119 accounts) are managed with discretion; $28.8M across 10 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 6% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 94% | 99% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 7 | $3.58M | 0.6% | $511K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 119 | $622M | 98.7% | $5.22M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $4.78M | 0.8% | $4.78M |
| Total | 127 | $630M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.58M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $511K
- Clients
- 119
- Regulatory AUM
- $622M
- AUM share
- 98.7%
- Avg. per client
- $5.22M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.78M
- AUM share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- $4.78M
Total
- Clients
- 127
- Regulatory AUM
- $630M
- 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
Searle & Co. charges up to 2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Robert Southworth Searle owns 75% or more of Searle & Co.. The leadership team of Searle & Co. includes President Thaddeus Sajous Cook and Chief Compliance Officer Robert Southworth Searle. It has 13 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Thaddeus Sajous CookVice President
- Robert Southworth SearlePresident/Chief Compliance Officer, CFO
- Karen Lynn PetersFin Op
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Richard James Bell
- Grant Frederick Kuphall
- Richard Albert Morsch
- Bob Robert Sunness
Staff
- 13 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- 13 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 75% or more of Searle & Co.
Robert Southworth Searle
Control person · since November 1982
Searle & Co.’s regulatory assets grew 2.1× from $305M (June 2021) to $630M (December 2025); clients rose from 51 to 127 and employees from 12 to 13.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | $630M | 127 | 13 | 5 |
| June 2025 | $649M | 121 | 11 | 5 |
| November 2023 | $397M | 52 | 12 | 5 |
| March 2023 | $403M | 112 | 12 | 5 |
| November 2021 | $363M | 43 | 12 | 5 |
| June 2021 | $305M | 51 | 12 | 5 |
Besides its headquarters, Searle & Co. has 4 offices (4 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 333 Greenwich Avenue, GreenwichHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Searle & Co.
- Headquarters
- 333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
- Website
- searleco.com
- Phone
- 203-869-4800
- SEC file
- 801-68574
- Founded
- 2002
- Structure
- Connecticut corporation
- Fiscal year end
- September
Searle & Co. uses Pershing ($617M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Searle & Co. has custody of $601M in client assets for 124 clients.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $617M100%
At year end, Searle & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and bonds (25%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $445M across 194 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (6.0%), Caterpillar Inc. (4.9%) and Palo Alto Networks Inc. (4.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks70%
- Bonds25%
- U.S. government and agency bonds16%
- State and local bonds8%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $445M
- Reported 13F value
- 194
- Positions
- 34.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.6.0%
- Caterpillar Inc.4.9%
- Palo Alto Networks Inc.4.4%
- Microsoft Corp.3.4%
- American Express CO3.2%
- Abbvie Inc.2.8%
- Exxon Mobil Corp.2.5%
- Bank OF Amer Corp.2.4%
- Philip Morris Intl Inc.2.3%
- Nucor Corp.2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 34.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Searle & Co. have?
Searle & Co. has 127 clients and manages $630 million for them, as of December 2025. They include 119 high-net-worth individuals, 7 individual clients and 1 charitable organization.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 December 2025
What services does Searle & Co. offer?
Searle & Co. 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 Searle & Co. charge?
Searle & Co. charges up to 2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: SEARLE & CO. FORM ADV PART 2A: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 16 December 2025
Which custodians does Searle & Co. use?
Searle & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $617M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 December 2025
How many financial advisors does Searle & Co. have?
Searle & Co. has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 13 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 13 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Searle & Co. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Searle & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 16% U.S. government and agency bonds, 8% state and local bonds, 5% cash and equivalents 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 Searle & Co.?
Searle & Co.’s direct owner is Robert Southworth Searle (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 December 2025
How does Searle & Co. get paid?
Searle & Co. is paid through a percentage of assets under management and commissions. Its Form ADV lists no 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 Searle & Co. registered with the SEC?
Yes, Searle & Co. has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 30 November 2007. Its CRD number is 13035 and its SEC file number is 801-68574.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 16 December 2025; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Searle & Co.?
Searle & Co.’s main office is at 333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830. Its phone number is 203-869-4800. Its website is searleco.com.