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Douglas C. Lane & Associates

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Client assets under management

$7,730,148,468

Clients

1,084

81% high-net-worth

Advisors

16

of 37 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

68

Typical

Average account size

$7,131,133

About

Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high‑net‑worth individuals and families, trusts, endowments, corporations, pension and retirement plans, foundations and other institutions. It primarily constructs customized portfolios with an emphasis on individual equity securities and fixed income, and also offers financial planning services (the firm does not charge a fee for its planning work) as well as introductions to third‑party cash, credit and insurance solutions.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible “core” strategy that can invest across company sizes and sectors with a long‑term ownership orientation. DCLA also offers a concentrated equity strategy of roughly 15 positions for clients willing to accept concentration risk, and for certain clients recommends unaffiliated third‑party managers via separately managed accounts while providing access to pooled private investment vehicles.

DCLA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners, a platform with private‑equity backing, and that parentage connects the firm to affiliated services such as SCS’s private funds, UPTIQ cash and credit facilitation, and Focus Risk Solutions for insurance — arrangements the firm discloses and describes potential conflicts around and the steps it uses to mitigate. The brochure also documents continuity from a predecessor advisory business and underscores the firm’s fiduciary role with respect to ERISA and retirement accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Credit, cash management, and insurance solutions

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $5 million: 1.00% $5 million - $15 million: 0.75% $15 million - $30 million: 0.60% $30 million - $50 million: 0.50% $50 million+: 0.30%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Fee-only: Clients pay asset-based fees; no commissions are received by the firm or employees.

Main office location

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Avenue, 42 Floor

New York NY 10017, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Douglas L

Series 65

Boca Grande, FL

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Douglas Lane is a financial advisor with Douglas C. Lane & Associates, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at DCLA Partners LLC from 2016 to 2020. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, corporations, pension and retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy across company sizes and sectors, offering customized portfolios, financial planning, and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kelleen K

CFA®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Kelleen Kiely is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Riverview Analytical Solutions and Pzena Investment Management. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, alongside financial planning and third-party solution introductions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Charles B

CFA®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Charles Bustin Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 4 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2010. He is based in New York, NY. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, and institutions. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and offers customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, alongside financial planning and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert L

Series 63, Series 65

Boca Grande, FL

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Robert Lane is a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated since 2007. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, corporations, pension and retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, utilizing proprietary fundamental research and flexible investment strategies with a long-term ownership orientation.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael R

Series 66

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Michael Razewski is a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2005 and has also worked at Merrill since 2003. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutions. The firm focuses on customized portfolios emphasizing individual equity securities and fixed income, using proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy with a long-term ownership orientation.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Marc M

CFP®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Marc Milic is a CFP® professional at Douglas C. Lane & Associates with four years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2002. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, supported by proprietary fundamental research and a flexible long-term investment approach.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kevin W

CFA®

Laguna Beach, CA

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Kevin Walden is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2020 and previously worked at Levasseur Capital Partners LLC for 12 years. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm focuses on customized portfolios emphasizing individual equity securities and fixed income, supported by proprietary fundamental research and a flexible, long-term investment approach.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sarat S

CFA®, CIC

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Sarat Sethi is a CFA® and CIC-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2016. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible investment approach focused on long-term ownership, offering customized portfolios that include individual equities, fixed income, and access to third-party solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael J

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Michael Jensen is a CFP® and ChFC® with Series 63 licenses, currently serving as a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates. He has seven years of experience in financial services, including prior roles at Charles Schwab and Pinnacle Financial Services, Inc. Jensen has also worked in design management and spent four years at Delaware Valley University. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and offers customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach across equity and fixed income, as well as financial planning and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Edward D

CFA®, CIC

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Edward Dewees is a CFA® and CIC credentialed financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2016. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, employing proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy with a long-term orientation.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jeremy W

CFP®, Series 66

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Jeremy Wittenberg is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Corient Services LLC, Kore Private Wealth, Jeffries LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on individual equities and fixed income, using proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy with a long-term ownership orientation.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kaitlin W

CFA®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Kaitlin Weidner is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. She has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2013. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy that spans company sizes and sectors with a long-term ownership orientation.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Matthew V

CFA®, Series 63

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Matthew Vetto is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license. He has been with Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2005, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. Matthew is based in New York, NY. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized portfolios with an emphasis on individual equity securities and fixed income, employing proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Frasier E

CFP®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Frasier Esty is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2021. Prior to joining Douglas C. Lane, he spent seven years at Bessemer Trust Company. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy, offering customized portfolios primarily focused on individual equities and fixed income, along with financial planning services and access to third-party investment solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Daniel M

CFA®

New York, NY

Douglas C. Lane & Associates

Daniel Meneses is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates since 2017. His prior work includes roles at Canaccord Genuity Inc., AcuFocus Inc., and the University of California. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutions. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy across company sizes and sectors, alongside offering financial planning and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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