# Smith W B & Co Inc

> Smith W B & Co Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Manchester, MA, registered since 1987, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.

- CRD: 105917
- Filed as: SMITH W B & CO INC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Manchester, MA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105917
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/smith-w-b-and-co-inc-manchester-ma-105917

## Quick answers

**How is Smith W B & Co Inc compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Smith W B & Co Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Smith W B & Co Inc located?**
Smith W B & Co Inc's principal office is in Manchester, MA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Smith W B & Co Inc registered with the SEC or a state?**
Smith W B & Co Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1987. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105917.

**How much does Smith W B & Co Inc manage?**
Smith W B & Co Inc reports $323,553,465 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have Smith W B & Co Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Smith W B & Co Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $303,234,188 in the October 2021 data and $323,553,465 in the October 2026 data, up 7%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Smith W B & Co Inc serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: other investment advisers (6); charitable organizations (2).

**Does Smith W B & Co 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/105917

**Does Smith W B & Co Inc state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 says: "W.B. Smith & Company does not have a started minimum account size, however it is recommended that portfolio assets total one million dollars or more for diversification and liquidity purposes."

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

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

- Account minimum: None

> W.B. Smith & Company does not have a started minimum account size, however it is recommended that portfolio assets total one million dollars or more for diversification and liquidity purposes.

- Minimum annual fee: $5,000

> Our minimum annual fee is $5,000

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

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $323,553,465
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $323,553,465

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | Not reported |
| High net worth individuals | 0 | Not reported |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Investment companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Business development companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | Not reported |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $43,399,674 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Other investment advisers | 6 | $280,153,791 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | Not reported |
| Other | 0 | Not reported |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1987 (39 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: MA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $303,234,188 | 1 | March 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $281,905,725 | 1 | March 31, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $326,118,926 | 1 | March 23, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $320,576,638 | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $305,204,136 | 1 | March 7, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $323,553,465 | 1 | March 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $303,234,188 in the October 2021 data and $323,553,465 in the October 2026 data, up 7%.
Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Smith W B & Co Inc (CRD 105917): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.