# Barington Companies Investors, LLC

> Barington Companies Investors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 2012, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.

- CRD: 161305
- Filed as: BARINGTON COMPANIES INVESTORS, LLC
- Also doing business as: BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: New York, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 31, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/161305
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/barington-companies-investors-llc-new-york-ny-161305

## Quick answers

**How is Barington Companies Investors, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Barington Companies Investors, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees.

**Where is Barington Companies Investors, LLC located?**
Barington Companies Investors, LLC's principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Barington Companies Investors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Barington Companies Investors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 161305.

**How much does Barington Companies Investors, LLC manage?**
Barington Companies Investors, LLC reports $172,902,278 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Barington Companies Investors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Barington Companies Investors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $124,336,500 in the October 2021 data and $172,902,278 in the October 2026 data, up 39%. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Barington Companies Investors, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (1).

**Does Barington Companies Investors, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/161305

**Does Barington Companies Investors, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 says: "Each Investor in the Fund must meet the eligibility provisions as outlined in the Fund’s offering documents, including a minimum initial investment of $1 million (which may be waived in the discretion of the Adviser)."

**What changed in Barington Companies Investors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $146,976,643 to $172,902,278 (+18%). Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Each Investor in the Fund must meet the eligibility provisions as outlined in the Fund’s offering documents, including a minimum initial investment of $1 million (which may be waived in the discretion of the Adviser).

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $172,902,278
- Discretionary: $172,902,278
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 1 | $172,902,278 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2012 (14 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- barington.com
- LinkedIn @barington-capital-group-l-p

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $124,336,500 | 6 | September 13, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $147,712,077 | 6 | March 4, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $127,779,887 | 6 | March 17, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $146,641,526 | 7 | March 1, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $146,976,643 | 8 | June 18, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $172,902,278 | 9 | March 31, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $124,336,500 in the October 2021 data and $172,902,278 in the October 2026 data, up 39%.
Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $146,976,643 to $172,902,278 (+18%).
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Barington Companies Investors, LLC (CRD 161305): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.