# James T. Borello & Co.

> James T. Borello & Co. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in East Dundee, IL, registered since 2018, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated October 21, 2025.

- CRD: 16860
- Filed as: JAMES T. BORELLO & CO.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: East Dundee, IL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: October 21, 2025
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/16860
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/james-t-borello-and-co-east-dundee-il-16860

## Quick answers

**How is James T. Borello & Co. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), James T. Borello & Co. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**How much does James T. Borello & Co. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated October 21, 2025 states: Asset-based fee: up to 2% 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 James T. Borello & Co. located?**
James T. Borello & Co.'s principal office is in East Dundee, IL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is James T. Borello & Co. registered with the SEC or a state?**
James T. Borello & Co. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 16860.

**How much does James T. Borello & Co. manage?**
James T. Borello & Co. reports $514,080,273 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated October 21, 2025 (100% discretionary).

**How have James T. Borello & Co.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for James T. Borello & Co.: Regulatory assets under management: $221,181,899 in the October 2021 data and $514,080,273 in the October 2026 data, up 132%. Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does James T. Borello & Co. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (534); high net worth individuals (166).

**Which custodians does James T. Borello & Co. use?**
James T. Borello & Co.'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 James T. Borello & Co. 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/16860

**What changed in James T. Borello & Co.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the December 2025 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $427,365,647 to $514,080,273 (+20%).

## 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 October 21, 2025)

- Asset-based fee: up to 2% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> JTB ’s annual management fee charged to clients will be no more than 2.00%. This fee is negotiable

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: $514,080,273
- Discretionary: $514,080,273
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 534 | $153,081,950 |
| High net worth individuals | 166 | $360,998,323 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (7 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 4 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- jamestborello.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $221,181,899 | 4 | February 17, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $304,968,028 | 5 | August 18, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $323,690,098 | 4 | October 4, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $323,690,098 | 4 | October 4, 2023 |
| October 2025 | $427,365,647 | 4 | October 15, 2024 |
| October 2026 | $514,080,273 | 4 | October 21, 2025 |

Regulatory assets under management: $221,181,899 in the October 2021 data and $514,080,273 in the October 2026 data, up 132%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### December 2025
- Regulatory assets under management went from $427,365,647 to $514,080,273 (+20%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. James T. Borello & Co. (CRD 16860): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.