# J.J. Burns & Company

> J.J. Burns & Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Melville, NY, registered since 2006, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 22, 2026.

- CRD: 140452
- Filed as: J.J. BURNS & COMPANY
- Legal name: James J. Burns & Company, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Melville, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 22, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/140452
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/j-j-burns-and-company-melville-ny-140452

## Quick answers

**How is J.J. Burns & Company compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), J.J. Burns & Company reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is J.J. Burns & Company located?**
J.J. Burns & Company's principal office is in Melville, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is J.J. Burns & Company registered with the SEC or a state?**
J.J. Burns & Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2006. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 140452.

**How much does J.J. Burns & Company manage?**
J.J. Burns & Company reports $1,253,310,566 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 22, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have J.J. Burns & Company's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for J.J. Burns & Company: Regulatory assets under management: $574,608,136 in the October 2021 data and $1,253,310,566 in the October 2026 data, up 118%. Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 16 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does J.J. Burns & Company serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (337); high net worth individuals (280); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (10).

**Which custodians does J.J. Burns & Company use?**
J.J. Burns & Company's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does J.J. Burns & Company 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/140452

**Does J.J. Burns & Company state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 says: "Our minimum account size requirement is $ 1,000,000 but this may be waived at the discretion of JJBCO."

**What changed in J.J. Burns & Company's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the October 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in AZ, LA, MD, TN, VA. 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
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026)

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

> Our minimum account size requirement is $ 1,000,000 but this may be waived at the discretion of JJBCO.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $1,253,310,566
- Discretionary: $1,253,310,566
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 337 | $1,099,889,062 |
| High net worth individuals | 280 | $110,828,945 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 10 | $42,592,559 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2006 (20 years)
- Employees: 16 total, 8 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- jjburns.com
- Facebook @JJBURNSCOMPANY
- Instagram @jjburnscompany
- LinkedIn @jj-burns-&-company
- X @JJBURNSCOMPANY

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $574,608,136 | 10 | March 19, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $724,964,726 | 10 | March 8, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $700,297,449 | 11 | August 17, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $885,348,824 | 15 | August 15, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,069,875,158 | 15 | February 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,253,310,566 | 16 | September 22, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $574,608,136 in the October 2021 data and $1,253,310,566 in the October 2026 data, up 118%.
Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 16 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### October 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in AZ, LA, MD, TN, VA.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 7 to 8.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,069,875,158 to $1,253,310,566 (+17%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. J.J. Burns & Company (CRD 140452): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.