Robertson Stephens

RIASEC Registered

Total AUM

$8.8B

Discretionary

$7B

80% of AUM

Avg account

$1M

Accounts

8,592

Employees

118

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: San Francisco, California
CRD number: 289977
Registered since: October 11, 2017
Website: rscapital.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI76.74%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans15.8%
Individuals4.33%
Corporations / Businesses1.78%
Charitable Organizations1.35%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars / Workshops

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Robertson Stephens is an independent, limited liability investment adviser that describes itself as a capital allocator for both high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, small businesses and institutions, pension consulting, adviser selection and educational workshops. Fee arrangements include a percentage-of-AUM billing as well as hourly and fixed-fee engagements. Robertson Stephens is registered with the SEC (registered in 2017) and identifies as an active ESG investor. The firm also maintains affiliations across the industry, including relationships with broker-dealers, other investment advisers, insurance companies and participation as sponsor/GP or managing member of pooled investment vehicles. The firm has been recognized in industry rankings: it appeared on Forbes’ lists of top RIA firms in 2023 and 2024, was named among Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms in 2025, and was listed by AdvisorHub as one of 50 RIA Firms to Watch in 2026.