Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc. (St Louis)


Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc. is a multi-state adviser based in St Louis. It manages $70.17 million of regulatory assets for 388 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2013 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, California, Colorado, and 16 other states.

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Mrm Asset Allocation Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Mrm Asset Allocation Group: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc. is $70.17 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 4% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $70.17 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $180.85 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 89% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 9% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in non-exchange traded securities form 4% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc. 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 Robert Rafael serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Robert Rafael is individuals with 373 clients and $48.44 million of assets under management. Among the 2 most similar advisory firms, Mrm Asset Allocation Group has the highest percentage of individuals out of all clients.


The amount of regulatory assets under management is $55.97 million for 381 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.

Mrm Asset Allocation Group doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc.

The company employs 3 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 33 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. Only one employee is registered as an investment adviser representative with the state securities authorities.

There are 4 people 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.

Robert Rafael has been acting as President since 1 Aug 1988. Inc. Rafael Enterprises joined the executive team most recently as the Shareholder.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Robert Rafael President/chief compliance officer 1 Aug 1988 Other 370011
Robert Rafael President/chief compliance officer 1 Aug 1988 75% - 100% 370011
Rafael Enterprises Owner 1 Aug 1988 75% - 100% 43-1356217
Nichelle Fehr Vice-president/secretary 1 Apr 2009 Other 5661044
Michael Joseph Chapman Portfolio manager 1 Aug 2009 Other 1114425
Robert Rafael Chief compliance officer 1 Sep 2009 75% - 100% 370011

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 2 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Robert Rafael Owner 1 Jan 1985 75% - 100% 370011
Inc. Rafael Enterprises Shareholder 1 Apr 2010 75% - 100% 43-1356217

Based in St Louis

The principal office where Mrm Asset Allocation Group, Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 12444 Powerscourt Dr., St Louis, MO 63131, 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 314-628-1100 or by fax 314-205-1641. The normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at mrminv.com.