Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$8,054,672,397
Clients
1,840
Advisors
23
across 3 offices
About
Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals (more than half of clients are high‑net‑worth), trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, and also advises a registered mutual fund (BFS Equity Fund) and a private investment vehicle (Crystal Partners Fund). The firm reports approximately $9.07 billion in assets under management across roughly 4,968 discretionary accounts and serves a mix of individual and pooled investment clients.
The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and a long‑term, capital‑preservation first investment philosophy, using a blend of fundamental analysis and technical tools to pursue growth at reasonable prices (GARP). Investment decisions are guided by an Investment Committee and a 500+ security “Guidance List,” and the firm employs event‑driven opportunities alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Compared with many multi‑team advisers, Bradley, Foster & Sargent both serves and manages pooled vehicles and investment company clients — acting as investment adviser to the BFS Equity Fund and general partner/adviser to the Crystal Partners Fund — a capability that is uncommon in its peer group. The firm also maintains a formal Ethics Policy and detailed pre‑clearance and disgorgement rules for employee trading, supports an in‑house research and investment staff (33 employees performing advisory functions), and allocates commission budgets and third‑party research as part of its trade execution process.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Flat fees for portfolio reviews and buy/sell recommendations are offered; amounts not specified
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually $5,000,001+: 0.50% annually
Minimum fee: Fees, including minimum annual fees, are negotiable; the prior minimum fee of $5,000 was removed
Main office
See office185 Asylum Street, City Place Ii, 11th Floor
Hartford CT 06103-3402
Advisors at this office
21
Offices (3)
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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