St. Denis J. Villere & Co. provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. reports 381 clients. They include 190 high-net-worth individuals, 133 individual clients and 29 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 97.6% ($1.36B across 494 accounts) are managed with discretion; $34M across 4 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 35% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 50% | 59% |
| Investment companies | <1% | 9% |
| Charitable organizations | 8% | 22% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7% | 4% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 133 | $73.1M | 5.2% | $549K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 190 | $828M | 59.2% | $4.36M |
| Investment companies | 2 | $130M | 9.3% | $65.2M |
| Charitable organizations | 29 | $304M | 21.7% | $10.5M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 27 | $62.4M | 4.5% | $2.31M |
| Total | 381 | $1.4B | 100% | $3.67M |
- Clients
- 133
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.1M
- AUM share
- 5.2%
- Avg. per client
- $549K
- Clients
- 190
- Regulatory AUM
- $828M
- AUM share
- 59.2%
- Avg. per client
- $4.36M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $130M
- AUM share
- 9.3%
- Avg. per client
- $65.2M
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $304M
- AUM share
- 21.7%
- Avg. per client
- $10.5M
- Clients
- 27
- Regulatory AUM
- $62.4M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $2.31M
Total
- Clients
- 381
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.4B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.67M
- 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
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. charges 0.50%–1.00% for its Asset-Based Advisory Fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Rate (period not stated) |
|---|---|
| $0–$5M | 1.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.75% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
George Young owns 25% to 50% of St. Denis J. Villere & Co.. The leadership team of St. Denis J. Villere & Co. includes Chief Compliance Officer Ruth Giardina. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Ruth GiardinaChief Compliance Officer
- George YoungMember
- Stdenis VillereMember
- Lamar VillereMember
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Lamar G Villere
- St Denis Julien Villere
- Stdenis Julien Villere III
- George Villere Young
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of St. Denis J. Villere & Co., LLC
George Young
Control person · since January 1992
- Owns 25% to 50% of St. Denis J. Villere & Co., LLC
Stdenis Villere
Control person · since January 2004
- Owns 25% to 50% of St. Denis J. Villere & Co., LLC
Lamar Villere
Control person · since October 2016
St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s regulatory assets fell from $2.27B (March 2021) to $1.4B (May 2026); clients fell from 582 to 381 and employees rose from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1.4B | 381 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $1.53B | 439 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2024 | $1.65B | 459 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $1.67B | 594 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $2.2B | 609 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $2.27B | 582 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, St. Denis J. Villere & Co. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Louisiana.
Louisiana · 1 listed address
- 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1808, New OrleansHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- St. Denis J. Villere & Co., LLC
- Headquarters
- 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1808, New Orleans, LA 70130-6308
- Website
- villere.com
- Phone
- 504-525-0808
- @villere-&-co-
- SEC file
- 801-702
- Structure
- Louisiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. uses Charles Schwab ($1.21B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. St. Denis J. Villere & Co. has custody of $1.16B in client assets for 465 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $1.21B100%
At year end, St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (75%) and bonds (14%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $838M across 85 positions; the largest are Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (5.9%), JPMORGAN Chase & CO (4.6%) and Visa Inc. (4.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks75%
- Bonds14%
- Investment grade corporate bonds13%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash10%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
Reported 13F holdings
- $838M
- Reported 13F value
- 85
- Positions
- 38.2%
- In the 10 largest
- −7.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.5.9%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO4.6%
- Visa Inc. · Com CL A4.1%
- Amazon Com Inc.3.9%
- Chevron Corporation3.6%
- Apple Inc.3.4%
- Palomar Hldgs Inc.3.3%
- Johnson & Johnson3.2%
- Lineage Inc.3.2%
- Freeport Mcmoran Inc. · CL B3.2%
Together, the ten largest are 38.2% of reported value.
How many clients does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. have?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. has 381 clients and manages $1.4 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 190 high-net-worth individuals, 133 individual clients and 29 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 May 2026
What services does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. offer?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. charge?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. charges 0.50%–1.00% for its Asset-Based Advisory Fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. use?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $1.21B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 May 2026
How many financial advisors does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. have?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 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 St. Denis J. Villere & Co. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 75% exchange-traded equities, 13% investment grade corporate bonds, 10% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns St. Denis J. Villere & Co.?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s direct owners are George Young, Stdenis Villere and Lamar Villere, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 May 2026
How does St. Denis J. Villere & Co. get paid?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co. 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 St. Denis J. Villere & Co. registered with the SEC?
Yes, St. Denis J. Villere & Co. has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 November 1940. Its CRD number is 105159 and its SEC file number is 801-702.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 27 May 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact St. Denis J. Villere & Co.?
St. Denis J. Villere & Co.’s main office is at 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1808, New Orleans, LA 70130-6308. Its phone number is 504-525-0808. Its website is villere.com.