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Adell Harriman & Carpenter

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Client AUM

$1,877,560,189

Clients

764

Advisors

6

of 13 employees

About

Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to high‑net‑worth individuals and related entities, including trusts, estates, corporations, non‑profits, and retirement or profit‑sharing plans. The firm generally manages assets on a discretionary basis and invests in individual equities, investment‑grade bonds, and ETFs, while offering financial counseling on retirement, estate and tax planning, college funding, company stock option matters, and charitable giving.

Investment decisions are overseen by an internal Investment Committee of the firm’s principals, which conducts fundamental analysis, maintains an approved buy list, and meets regularly to review market conditions and portfolio exposures. AHC typically adopts multi‑year investment horizons and will accommodate client‑imposed restrictions on certain holdings when requested.

Compared with many team firms, AHC manages an unusually large amount of assets relative to its advisory team, producing higher assets‑per‑advisor levels than is typical for its peer group. The brochure also discloses that the firm may compensate third parties for testimonials or endorsements and provides required disclosures under Rule 206(4)-1, a marketing practice that is relatively uncommon among similar advisers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.85% $4,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.75% $6,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.50% $15,000,001+: Negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 (negotiable) Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $2,500, which may be waived or reduced Fee-only: Fee-only independent advisor, no commissions charged

Main office

2700 Post Oak, Suite 1200

Houston TX 77056

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kansas · Louisiana · Missouri · New Hampshire · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Also doing business as

Adell Harriman & Carpenter · Adell Harriman & Carpenter Inc · Adell, Harriman & Carpenter, Inc. Investments & Financial Advisory · Ahc Investments & Financial Advisory

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Advisors at this firm

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Leia C

CFA®, Series 63

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

Leia Carpenter is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Adell, Harriman & Carpenter in Houston, TX, since 1996. Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis, investing in equities, investment-grade bonds, and ETFs, and offers financial counseling on retirement, estate and tax planning, college funding, company stock option matters, and charitable giving.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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James D

CFP®, Series 66, Series 63

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

James Darby II is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Adell, Harriman & Carpenter and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, UBS Financial Services, and USCA Securities. Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm focuses on discretionary asset management in individual equities, investment-grade bonds, and ETFs, and offers financial counseling on retirement, estate and tax planning, college funding, company stock option matters, and charitable giving.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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Stephen A

CFP®, Series 63

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

Stephen Adell is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Adell, Harriman & Carpenter since 1985. He is based in Houston, TX, and holds a Series 63 designation. Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis, investing in individual equities, investment-grade bonds, and ETFs, while also offering financial counseling on topics such as retirement, estate and tax planning, and charitable giving.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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Marcus B

Series 65

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

Marcus Berry is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with Adell Harriman & Carpenter, where he has worked for nine years. He has eight years of industry experience and previously operated Marcus W. Berry, Inc., a music education and performance business. Berry was also involved with Red Styxx Beverage, LLC and The Driven Group, LLC between 2012 and 2016. Adell Harriman & Carpenter primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, providing customized investment management and financial planning. The firm focuses on discretionary asset management with a multi-year investment horizon and integrates fundamental analysis through an internal Investment Committee.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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Scot J

CFA®

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

Scot Johnson is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has been with Adell, Harriman & Carpenter for seven years and previously spent six years as a homemaker. Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis, investing in individual equities, investment-grade bonds, and ETFs, while also offering financial counseling on retirement, estate and tax planning, college funding, company stock options, and charitable giving.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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Jennifer B

Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

Adell Harriman & Carpenter

Jennifer Barron is a financial advisor at Adell, Harriman & Carpenter with 29 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Eaton Vance Management and American Century Investment Services. Barron holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Adell, Harriman & Carpenter provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis using individual equities, investment-grade bonds, and ETFs, with investment decisions overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity compensation tax strategy Income planning
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