# J.w.burns & Company, Inc.

> J.w.burns & Company, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Dewitt, NY, registered since 1977, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 20, 2026.

- CRD: 107835
- Filed as: J.W.BURNS & COMPANY, INC.
- Legal name: Burns J W & Co Inc
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Dewitt, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: April 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107835
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/j-w-burns-and-company-inc-dewitt-ny-107835

## Quick answers

**How is J.w.burns & Company, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), J.w.burns & Company, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**How much does J.w.burns & Company, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 23, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is J.w.burns & Company, Inc. located?**
J.w.burns & Company, Inc.'s principal office is in Dewitt, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is J.w.burns & Company, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
J.w.burns & Company, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1977. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 107835.

**How much does J.w.burns & Company, Inc. manage?**
J.w.burns & Company, Inc. reports $1,026,809,872 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 20, 2026 (97% discretionary).

**How have J.w.burns & Company, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for J.w.burns & Company, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $734,110,798 in the October 2021 data and $1,026,809,872 in the October 2026 data, up 40%. Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does J.w.burns & Company, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (305); high net worth individuals (267); charitable organizations (30).

**Which custodians does J.w.burns & Company, Inc. use?**
J.w.burns & Company, Inc.'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.w.burns & Company, Inc. 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/107835

**What changed in J.w.burns & Company, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the May 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in AZ.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 23, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> We shall receive an investment advisory fee based upon a percentage (%) of the market value of the assets placed under our management ranging from negotiable up to 1.00%.

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: $1,026,809,872
- Discretionary: $991,851,346
- Non-discretionary: $34,958,526

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 305 | $94,893,318 |
| High net worth individuals | 267 | $784,596,241 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 13 | $29,437,001 |
| Charitable organizations | 30 | $95,917,283 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 16 | $21,966,029 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1977 (49 years)
- Employees: 8 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [jwburns.com](https://jwburns.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $734,110,798 | 10 | April 1, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $829,751,878 | 9 | February 2, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $701,205,562 | 9 | February 27, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $801,883,454 | 8 | March 7, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $903,952,794 | 8 | February 10, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,026,809,872 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $734,110,798 in the October 2021 data and $1,026,809,872 in the October 2026 data, up 40%.
Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### May 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in AZ.

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $903,952,794 to $1,026,809,872 (+14%).
- Registered or notice-filed in CA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. J.w.burns & Company, Inc. (CRD 107835): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.