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Tweedy, Browne

Fund managementMutual funds & ETFs

Stamford, CTCRD 6857Updated

Tweedy, Browne is an investment adviser based in Stamford, CT, registered with the SEC since 1975. It provides investment management. Its clients include investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $7.13 billion, as filed on 29 June 2026.

222
Clients
$2.12M
AUM per individual client
11
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 29 June 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Tweedy, Browne provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 7 private funds.

Tweedy, Browne reports 222 clients. They include 142 high-net-worth individuals, 45 individual clients and 15 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($7.13B across 222 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 9% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients222 clients
Assets$7.13B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)20%<1%
High-net-worth individuals64%5%
Investment companies3%72%
Pooled investment vehicles7%16%
Pension and profit-sharing plans2%3%
Other client typesCharitable organizations; Corporations and other businesses5%4%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
45
Regulatory AUM
$27.1M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$602K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
142
Regulatory AUM
$370M
AUM share
5.2%
Avg. per client
$2.61M
Investment companies
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$5.14B
AUM share
72.2%
Avg. per client
$857M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
15
Regulatory AUM
$1.16B
AUM share
16.2%
Avg. per client
$77M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
4
Regulatory AUM
$180M
AUM share
2.5%
Avg. per client
$45.1M
Charitable organizations
Clients
7
Regulatory AUM
$206M
AUM share
2.9%
Avg. per client
$29.4M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$44.2M
AUM share
0.6%
Avg. per client
$14.7M

Total

Clients
222
Regulatory AUM
$7.13B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
9%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
7
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Tweedy, Browne is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Ownership and people

Amg TBC, LLC owns 75% or more of Tweedy, Browne and is in turn owned by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (75% or more). The leadership team of Tweedy, Browne includes Chief Compliance Officer Laura Arnott. It has 39 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

9 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 39 employees
  • 11 in advisory functions
  • 8 state-registered reps
  • 18 broker-dealer reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Tweedy, Browne Company LLC· the adviser
  • Amg TBC, LLC

    Control person · since December 2012

    Owns 75% or more of Tweedy, Browne Company LLC
    • Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

      Control person · since December 2012

      Owns 75% or more of Amg TBC, LLC
  • John Spears

    Control person · since October 1997

    Owns 5% to 10% of Tweedy, Browne Company LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Tweedy, Browne’s regulatory assets fell from $12.3B (July 2021) to $7.13B (June 2026); clients fell from 301 to 222 and employees from 44 to 39.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Tweedy, Browne figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
June 2026$7.13B222392
March 2025$7.27B224412
July 2024$8.87B240422
March 2023$8.9B254412
July 2022$12.7B265422
July 2021$12.3B301442

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Tweedy, Browne has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Connecticut and Florida.

Listed office addresses by state

Connecticut · 1 listed address

  • One Station Place, StamfordHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Tweedy, Browne Company LLC
Headquarters
One Station Place, Stamford, CT 06902
Website
tweedy.com
SEC file
801-10669
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Tweedy, Browne uses Royal Bank of Canada ($315M, 45%), Pershing ($297M, 43%) and Northern Trust ($86.3M, 12%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Tweedy, Browne has custody of $638M in client assets for 4 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$698M
named custodians
  • Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Bank of Canada · Toronto · $315M45%
  • PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $297M43%
  • Northern TrustNorthern Trust Company · Chicago, IL · $86.3M12%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Tweedy, Browne’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.32B across 91 positions; the largest are Cnh Industrial NV (17.1%), Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.. (13.7%) and Coca Cola Femsa (9.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks91%
  • Cash9%

Reported 13F holdings

$1.32B
Reported 13F value
91
Positions
69.2%
In the 10 largest
+4.9%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Cnh Industrial NV17.1%
  2. Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc..13.7%
  3. Coca Cola Femsa · ADR9.3%
  4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.8.2%
  5. Johnson & Johnson3.9%
  6. Alphabet Inc.-cl A3.8%
  7. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del CL B3.7%
  8. Autoliv Inc..3.4%
  9. Wells Fargo & CO3.1%
  10. Zoetis, Inc..3.0%

Together, the ten largest are 69.2% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 7 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Tweedy, Browne have?

Tweedy, Browne has 222 clients and manages $7.13 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 142 high-net-worth individuals, 45 individual clients and 15 pooled investment vehicles.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 29 June 2026

What services does Tweedy, Browne offer?

Tweedy, Browne provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Tweedy, Browne use?

Tweedy, Browne’s separately managed account assets are held at Royal Bank of Canada (Toronto), with $315M, Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $297M and Northern Trust Company (Chicago, IL), with $86.3M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 29 June 2026

How many financial advisors does Tweedy, Browne have?

Tweedy, Browne has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 39 employees, and 11 perform investment advisory functions. 18 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 Tweedy, Browne invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Tweedy, Browne’s separately managed accounts held 91% exchange-traded equities and 9% cash and equivalents. It advises 7 private funds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Tweedy, Browne?

Tweedy, Browne is owned through a holding company by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Its direct owners are John Spears (5% to 10%) and Amg TBC, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 29 June 2026

How does Tweedy, Browne get paid?

Tweedy, Browne 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

How do I contact Tweedy, Browne?

Tweedy, Browne’s main office is at One Station Place, Stamford, CT 06902. Its phone number is 203-703-0600. Its website is tweedy.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 29 June 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 29 June 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 6857.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 14 July 2021 to 29 June 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  5. Form 13F-HR, filed 7 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Tweedy, Browne Company LLC, website.

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