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American Investors Co

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Client AUM

$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.

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services and investment plans; fees agreed upon in advance.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually $1,000,001+: 1.00% annually

Commissions

Registered Representatives sell securities for commissions; commissions on insurance and brokerage products.

Project-based

Hourly consultation fees up to $350 per hour.

Other

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

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12667 Alcosta Blvd., Suite 160

San Ramon CA 94583

Advisors at this office

7

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

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Advisors at this firm

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Thomas M

Series 63

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Thomas McCormick is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at American Investors Company since 1989, also spending 11 years at Straube Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation and attorney business. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and brokerage services, including asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting, with a multi-revenue model that includes both fees and commissions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Emmanuel C

Series 63, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Emmanuel Comes is a financial advisor with American Investors Company in San Ramon, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2011. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, hourly consultations, financial planning, and retirement plan services, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Roger P

Series 63

Los Banos, CA

American Investors Company

Roger Pruitt is a financial advisor with American Investors Company in Los Banos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 1997 and previously worked at Merced Property & Casualty Company from 2013 to 2018. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) investment selection and monitoring, and occasional seminars, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Monica P

CFP®, Series 63

Danville, CA

American Investors Company

Monica Padilla is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with American Investors Company since 1990 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 1985. Outside of advising, she provides tax preparation services seasonally and acts as a trustee and trust planner for personal clients. American Investors Company serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and conducts evaluations of third-party money managers while acknowledging ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement advice.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Eric L

Series 66

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Eric Loofbourrow is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2015. Outside of finance, he has experience as a self-employed piano and organ player. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and seminars, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Nicholas C

Series 63

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Nicholas Cochran is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 1992 and has also provided expert witness services in arbitration matters since 2006. American Investors Company offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining broker-dealer capabilities with SEC-registered advisory services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 66

Rocklin, CA

American Investors Company

Scott Mehren is a financial advisor with American Investors Company and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including over 25 years with American Investors Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services business. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) services, combining broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser functions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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David D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Modesto, CA

American Investors Company

David Derby is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63-licensed advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Investors Company since 1991 and operates an insurance and financial services business separately. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of management and consultation options while operating both as a registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Forrest B

Series 63

Auburn, CA

American Investors Company

Forrest Blair is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1997 and holds a Series 63 designation. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services, offering a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John L

Series 66

San Jose, CA

American Investors Company

John Lococo is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2010 and also operates as a full-time independent insurance agent through First Street Wealth Advisors. American Investors Company provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) investment monitoring, combining broker-dealer and SEC-registered advisor functions with multiple revenue streams from advisory and commission-based activities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Paula R

Series 63, Series 65

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Paula Rose is a financial advisor with American Investors Company in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with American Investors Company since 2002 and has operated her own advisory business since 1997. Additionally, she is licensed as a life insurance agent. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and seminars, operating both as a registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Andrew H

Series 66

Dublin, CA

American Investors Company

Andrew Haupt is a financial advisor with American Investors Company in Dublin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2013 and is also involved with Allied Tax Planners, where he prepares federal and state income tax returns and provides tax consultation services. American Investors Company delivers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining advisory and broker-dealer functions with a range of asset management and consulting offerings.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Richard C

Series 65, Series 63

San Ramon, CA

American Investors Company

Richard Cohn is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Crestmont Advisors, LLC for 12 years. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines broker-dealer and SEC-registered advisory services, offering both commission-based and advisory products along with asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Frederic D

Series 63

Walnut Creek, CA

American Investors Company

Frederic Devinney is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with American Investors Company in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 1994. He has 59 years of industry experience, including operating as an independent insurance agent specializing in term life insurance. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and uses a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Roger C

Series 63

Walnut Creek, CA

American Investors Company

Roger Coit is a financial advisor with American Investors Company who holds a Series 63 designation and has 54 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Investors Company since 1994 and is also involved in managing multiple real estate entities through Coit Financial Group LLC and Coit Real Estate Group, Inc. in Walnut Creek, California. Outside of advisory services, he engages in real estate consulting and oversees real estate enterprises as president of Coit Real Estate Group, Inc. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) services, and conducts initial and ongoing evaluations of third-party money managers, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered advisor structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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