Hotchkiss Associates Inc (Chicago)


Hotchkiss Associates Inc is a large advisory firm based in Chicago. It manages $1.04 billion of regulatory assets for 120 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdictions of California, Florida, Illinois, and 3 other states.

Hotchkiss Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, and pension consulting services. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Hotchkiss Associates: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Hotchkiss Associates Inc is $1.04 billion. The company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $400.63 million in discretionary accounts and $634.38 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $7.28 million each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $9.76 million.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Hotchkiss Associates Inc for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management and fixed 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.

Careers at Hotchkiss Associates Inc

James Kennan Hotchkiss has been acting as President since 1 Oct 1970. Marc Allan Liebman joined the executive team most recently as the Vice President.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
James Kennan Hotchkiss President 1 Oct 1970 50% - 75% 2270102
Mary Mallon Rudd Secretary 1 Jul 1984 Other 4343150
Robert John Merkle Vice president 1 Mar 1987 Other 4343156
Karen Lou Brethauer Vice president 1 Mar 1992 Other 4341251
John Babson Merritt Vice president 1 Mar 1992 Other 2802373
Gail Lynn Thomas Vice president 1 Mar 1996 Other 4343147
Jakob William Marringa Vice president 1 Mar 1997 Other 4343134
Marc Allan Liebman Vice president 1 Jan 2001 Other 4343138

Based in Chicago

The principal office where Hotchkiss Associates Inc performs its advisory services is located at 208 S Lasalle St., Ste 712, Chicago, IL 60604 1006, 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 312-368-4633 or by fax 312-368-4641. The normal business hours are 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at www.hotchkissassociates.com.