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Copeland Capital Management, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,385,414,456

Clients

1,907

Advisors

13

across 4 offices

About

Copeland Capital Management is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for a broad client base including individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pooled investment vehicles, state and municipal government entities, and investment companies. Services include separately managed accounts across domestic and international dividend‑growth equity strategies, fixed income/balanced strategies, wrap and sub‑advisory arrangements, model portfolio delivery to third‑party platforms, and acting as investment adviser to the Copeland Trust mutual funds.

The firm employs a conservative, disciplined dividend‑growth investment philosophy implemented through fundamental, quantitative, macro and technical analysis across market‑cap focused strategies (large, mid, smid, small, micro and all‑cap) and international sleeves; holdings are generally intended for the long term though Copeland may use stop‑loss features and temporary defensive cash positions when indicated. Copeland manages over $4.0 billion on a discretionary basis and, separately, provides model portfolios and non‑discretionary model advice for approximately $3.7 billion in assets under advisement, reflecting a significant model‑delivery business alongside its discretionary management.

Compared with many peers, Copeland combines traditional separate account management with serving as adviser to registered investment companies (three Copeland Trust funds), providing portfolio management for pooled vehicles and other investment companies, and accepting negotiated performance‑based fees for certain institutional clients. The firm also participates in multiple platform and model programs and discloses that it may pay platform or sponsor affiliates from its own resources for distribution, marketing and operational support tied to assets using Copeland models, a practice that the brochure notes can create conflicts of interest that the firm manages through policies and disclosures.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Percentage

$250,000 - $250,000: 0.50% annually (Large Cap Dividend Growth, flat rate) $250,000 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (Mid Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% annually (Mid Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 0.50% annually (Mid Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.70% annually (Smid Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.65% annually (Smid Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 0.60% annually (Smid Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (All Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% annually (All Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 0.50% annually (All Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $1,000,000 - $50,000,000: 1.35% annually (International All Cap Dividend Growth, first $50 million) $50,000,001+: 1.00% annually (International All Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $50 million) $10,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.40% annually (International Diversified Small Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.35% annually (International Diversified Small Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 1.20% annually (International Diversified Small Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.40% annually (Global Small Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.30% annually (Global Small Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 1.20% annually (Global Small Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $250,000 - $10,000,000: 1.00% annually (Fixed Income / Balanced, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually (Fixed Income / Balanced, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 0.65% annually (Fixed Income / Balanced, assets above $10 million) $10,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.00% annually (Micro Cap Dividend Growth, first $5 million) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.75% annually (Micro Cap Dividend Growth, next $5 million) $10,000,001+: 1.50% annually (Micro Cap Dividend Growth, assets above $10 million) $250,000 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually (Large Cap Dividend Growth Stop Loss, first $10 million) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.60% annually (Large Cap Dividend Growth Stop Loss, next $15 million) $25,000,001+: 0.65% annually (Large Cap Dividend Growth Stop Loss, assets above $25 million)

Performance-based

Certain institutional clients may negotiate performance fees compliant with Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 to $10,000,000 depending on strategy (see fee_tiers for details) Fee-only: Fees are negotiable and generally based on assets under management with tiered rates by strategy and asset levels.

Main office

See office

161 Washington Street, Suite 1325

Conshohocken PA 19428

Advisors at this office

9

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Charles B

Series 63, Series 65

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Charles Barrett is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Copeland since 2010. Prior to that, he was with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Vigilant Distributors, LLC. Copeland Capital Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark G

CFA®

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Mark Giovanniello is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rorer Asset Management, LLC since 2006. Giovanniello is currently with Copeland Capital Management, LLC, located in Conshohocken, PA. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across diverse market-cap strategies and fixed-income/balanced portfolios.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael G

CFA®, Series 66, Series 63

Denver, CO

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Michael Gebhardt is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a portfolio specialist at Copeland Capital Management, LLC in Denver, CO. His work history includes roles at Vigilant Distributors, Northern Lights Distributors, and Envestnet, Inc. He is licensed with Series 66 and Series 63. Copeland Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs a dividend-growth investment approach using fundamental, quantitative, macro, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies, managing over $4 billion in discretionary assets and providing model portfolio services alongside its separate account management.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Coby S

Series 66

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Coby Schwartz is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, Sei Investments, and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Copeland Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth investment approach across various market-cap strategies and international sleeves, managing over $4 billion in discretionary assets and utilizing a significant model-delivery business.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James S

Series 65

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

James Spencer is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Rorer Asset Management, LLC since 1999. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods across a broad range of market-cap strategies and also serves as an adviser to investment companies and government entities.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sean D

Series 66

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Sean Duffy is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Vigilant Distributors, LLC. Sean was a full-time student for ten years prior to entering the industry. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pension plans. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach using fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Clayton S

Series 63, Series 65

North Aurora, IL

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Clayton Saltijeral is a financial advisor with Copeland Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vigilant Distributors, LLC, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, and DCM Brokers, LLC. He also serves as a Regional Director at Copeland Capital Management, focusing on business development. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach using fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Rob K

Series 63, Series 65

Manhattan Beach, CA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Rob Knowles is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AMI Asset Management. His role at Copeland Capital Management began in 2020, and he also has experience with Vigilant Distributors, LLC. Copeland Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios for a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth investment philosophy utilizing fundamental, quantitative, macro, and technical analysis across a range of market-cap focused strategies, managing over $4 billion in discretionary assets and providing model portfolios and advice for an additional $3.7 billion.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David M

Series 63

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

David Mcgonigle is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Managers Distributors, Inc. and Rorer Asset Management, LLC since 2001 and 1999, respectively. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies and fixed-income/balanced allocations.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Eric B

CFA®, Series 63

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Eric Brown is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Copeland Capital Management, LLC since 2005. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies and fixed-income/balanced portfolios.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Edward R

Series 63, Series 65

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Edward Rorer is a financial advisor at Copeland Capital Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Rorer Asset Management, LLC since 1999. Copeland Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-delivery, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, macroeconomic, and technical analysis across multiple market-cap strategies and asset classes.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robin L

CFA®, Series 65, Series 63

Conshohocken, PA

Copeland Capital Management, LLC

Robin Lane is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Copeland Capital Management, LLC since 2014 and also has experience with Vigilant Distributors, LLC and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Copeland Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios for a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and institutional entities. The firm employs a conservative, dividend-growth investment approach using fundamental, quantitative, macro, and technical analysis across various market-cap strategies, managing over $4 billion in discretionary assets and providing model portfolios for an additional $3.7 billion.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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