Scarborough Advisors, LLC (Annapolis)


Scarborough Advisors, LLC is a large advisory firm based in Annapolis. It manages $607.9 million of regulatory assets for 3,201 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2013 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and 42 other states.

Scarborough Advisors provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selection of other advisers, and educational seminars and workshops. It prepares financial plans for less than 10 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Scarborough Advisors: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Scarborough Advisors, LLC is $607.9 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 67% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $607.9 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $189.91 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in other assets the most. They account for 76% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is exchange traded securities, which make up 20% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 4% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Scarborough Advisors, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Hourly charges are usually charged for consulting work and special projects. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Scarborough Advisors serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Scarborough Advisors is individuals with 2,122 clients and $423.63 million of assets under management. Among the 10 most similar advisory firms, Scarborough Advisors has the highest percentage of individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $607.9 million for 2,273 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.

Scarborough Advisors doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Scarborough Advisors, LLC

The company employs 17 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 82 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 10 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm compensates employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
James Frederick Sprinkel Member 1 Oct 2013 Other 4503273
Gregory Sigismund Ostrowski Member 1 Oct 2013 Other 4576198
Ian Arrowsmith Managing member 1 Oct 2013 Other 2730531
Ryan Alexander Ansted Member 1 Oct 2013 Other 4175211
Shawn Joseph Walker Member 1 Oct 2013 Other 4207538
James Edward Lerro Chief compliance officer 1 Oct 2013 Other 717217
Candice Ezzat Davis Chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2015 Other 4738241

Based in Annapolis

The principal office where Scarborough Advisors, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 1906 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401, 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 410-573-5700 or by fax 410-573-5708. The normal business hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at 401kadvice.com.