Berkshire Asset Management, LLC (Wilkes Barre)

Berkshire Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. It prepares financial plans for more than 25 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Berkshire Asset Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Berkshire Asset Management, LLC is $1.62 billion. The firm's AUM has grown by 133% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $1.46 billion in discretionary accounts and $161.97 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $824.46 thousand each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $2.79 million.

Berkshire Asset Management has custody of $1.06 billion in cash and securities for 823 clients in total but doesn’t act as a qualified custodian.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 75% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is state and local bonds, which make up 10% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 6% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Berkshire Asset Management, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, and performance-based fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Berkshire Asset Management serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, insurance companies, charitable organizations, high net worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporations or other businesses, and pension and profit sharing plans. The largest group of clients of Berkshire Asset Management is high net worth individuals with 1,694 clients and $1.38 billion of assets under management. Among the 8 most similar advisory firms, Berkshire Asset Management has the 2nd highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $1.62 billion for 1,827 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Berkshire Asset Management also advises several private funds. Namely, one hedge fund and one other private fund. The minimum investment commitment required of non-related persons ranges from $25,000 to $100,000.

Careers at Berkshire Asset Management, LLC

The company employs 10 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 60 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 6 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There are 16 people with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers

Based in Wilkes Barre

The principal office where Berkshire Asset Management, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 46 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 2609, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 570-825-2600 or by fax 570-825-2286. The normal business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at berkshireasset.com/.

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