L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP (Phoenix)


L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP is a large advisory firm based in Phoenix. It manages $903.71 million of regulatory assets for 1,437 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2002 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, California, Colorado, and 7 other states.

L. Roy Papp & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, and pension consulting services. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

L. Roy Papp & Associates: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP is $903.71 million. The firm's AUM has grown by 13% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $828 million in discretionary accounts and $75.71 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $758.94 thousand each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $218.81 thousand.
L. Roy Papp & Associates has custody of $137.48 million in cash and securities for 97 clients in total but doesn’t act as a qualified custodian.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 60% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 17% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in government bonds form 9% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients L. Roy Papp & Associates serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, investment companies, charitable organizations, high net worth individuals, corporations or other businesses, and pension and profit sharing plans. The largest group of clients of L. Roy Papp & Associates is high net worth individuals with 200 clients and $657.41 million of assets under management. Among the 7 most similar advisory firms, L. Roy Papp & Associates has the 3rd lowest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $903.71 million for 494 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

L. Roy Papp & Associates doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP

The company employs 11 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 91 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 8 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Harry A Papp General partner 1 Oct 1989 25% - 50% 4523575
Rosellen C Papp General partner 1 Oct 1989 Other 4680179
Lessel Roy Papp General partner 1 Oct 1989 50% - 75% xxx-xx-xxxx
Harry Amidon Papp General partner 1 Oct 1989 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Rosellen Carll Papp General partner 1 Oct 1989 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Bruce Conklin Williams General partner 1 Jan 1991 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Robert Louis Mueller General partner 1 Jan 1991 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
George D. Jr. Clark General partner 1 Jan 1992 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Victoria Susan Cavallero General partner 1 Jan 1993 25% - 50% 4703942
Jeffrey Nels Edwards General partner 1 Jan 1993 Other 1105196
Julie Ann Hein General partner/chief compliance officer 1 Jan 1996 Other 2116306
Jane Esther Couperus General partner 1 Jan 2001 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Russell Allen Biehl General partner 1 Jan 2001 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
John L. Stull General partner 1 Jan 2001 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Russell A Biehl General partner 1 Jan 2001 Other 4523340
John Leslie Stull General partner 1 Jan 2001 Other 1705291
Ryan Philip Bachman Associate 1 Dec 2002 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Timothy Kent Hardaway General partner 1 Jan 2003 Other xxx-xx-xxxx
Christopher Lauren Schaefer General partner 1 Jun 2007 Other 4293432
Brian Michael Riordan General partner 1 Jun 2007 Other 2846934
Gregory S Smith General partner 1 Jun 2007 Other 2722099
Marilyn Papp General partner 1 Dec 2011 25% - 50% 6178470
Stephanie J Papp Irrevocable Trust U/A/D 12/21/12 General partner 1 Jan 2013 Other 46-6459021
Jennifer M Papp Irrevocable Trust U/A/D 12/21/12 General partner 1 Jan 2013 Other 46-6466226
Russell Allen Biehl General partner 1 Sep 2015 Other 4523340

Based in Phoenix

The principal office where L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP performs its advisory services is located at 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 602-956-0980 or by fax 602-956-1953. The normal business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at roypapp.com.