American Investors Co
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$597,375,787
Clients
759
Advisors
23
across 16 offices
About
American Investors Company (AIC) provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm also operates as a registered broker-dealer, and its registered representatives sell securities and insurance products for commission in addition to offering advisory services.
AIC offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset supervisory/management, hourly consultation, financial planning, 401(k) investment selection and monitoring, and occasional seminars, with services delivered either as ongoing management or as periodic reviews. The firm may refer clients to or use third-party money managers and conducts initial and annual evaluations of those managers, and it acknowledges ERISA fiduciary duties when providing retirement advice.
What distinguishes AIC from many peers is its combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure: the brochure discloses that AIC may retain mutual fund 12b-1 fees and receives due diligence/marketing allowances for direct participation programs (retaining 50 basis points), and that affiliates may act as insurance agents, real estate brokers, or solicitors and receive referral compensation. The firm’s practices include solicitor/referral arrangements, payee-agent roles for independent reps, and multiple revenue streams from both advisory and commission sources, which create potential conflicts and set it apart from fee-only advisory models.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fees for financial planning services and investment plans; fees agreed upon in advance.
$0 - $500,000: 2.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually $1,000,001+: 1.00% annually
Registered Representatives sell securities for commissions; commissions on insurance and brokerage products.
Hourly consultation fees up to $350 per hour.
Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management, charged either by tiered schedule or fixed percentage rate; hourly fees up to $350/hour for consultation services; fixed fees for financial plans or other advisory services; 401(k) plan services fee up to 1% annually.
Main office
See office12667 Alcosta Blvd., Suite 160
San Ramon CA 94583
Advisors at this office
7
Offices (16)
San Ramon, CA Alcosta Blvd.
12667 Alcosta Blvd., Suite 160, San Ramon, CA 94583
7 advisors
San Jose, CA N. First Street
2635 N. First Street, Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95134
2 advisors
Auburn, CA
13620 Lincoln Way, Suite 280, Auburn, CA 95603
1 advisor
Danville, CA
Danville, CA
1 advisor
Dublin, CA
11856 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA 94568
1 advisor
Most active in
Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Nevada · New York · Oregon · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington
Also doing business as
American Investors Co · American Investors Company · L. S. Y., Inc. · L.S.Y., Inc
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
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