Overview
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Total Firm Assets
- $916 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $4.8 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $2,000,000
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (CHARLES PRATT & COMPANY FIRM BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 0.50% |
| $2,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.25% |
| $10,000,001 | $20,000,000 | 0.15% |
| $20,000,001 | and above | 0.10% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $50
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | Below minimum client size | |
| $5 million | $17,500 | 0.35% |
| $10 million | $30,000 | 0.30% |
| $50 million | $75,000 | 0.15% |
| $100 million | $125,000 | 0.12% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 7.27%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 14
- Total Client Accounts
- 544
- Discretionary Accounts
- 402
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 142
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 104864
Primary Brochure: CHARLES PRATT & COMPANY FIRM BROCHURE (2026-05-07)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Charles Pratt & Company, LLC
1270 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 940
New York, NY 10020
Telephone: (212) 867-4444
Email: ContactUs@charlespratt.com
Web Address: http://www.charlespratt.com
May 7, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Charles Pratt &
Company, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
(212) 867-4444 or ContactUs@charlespratt.com. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Charles Pratt & Company, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD
number. Charles Pratt & Company, LLC's CRD number is 104864.
Item 2 Material Changes
The SEC adopted "Amendments to Form ADV" in July, 2010. This Firm Brochure, dated May 4, 2026,
is an “other than annual” update prepared according to the SEC’s requirements and rules for purposes
of disclosing recent updates to our firm’s disclosure information. This includes three items.
Charles Pratt & Company, LLC has moved its offices. Beginning May 1, 2026, our new office address
is 1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 940, New York, NY 10020. Our other contact information,
including telephone numbers and email addresses have not changed. You may continue to reach us on
(212) 867-4444.
Nicholas E.S. Thompson has joined the Board of Directors for Charles Pratt & Company, LLC,
effective June 2025.
Beginning in March 2026, JP Morgan will be serving as another sub-custodian for our clients. Please
see Item 13 for more information.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
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Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Charles Pratt & Company, LLC (hereinafter “CP & Co.”), which was founded in 1891 to manage the
estate of Charles Pratt, provides a way for multigenerational Pratt family members and select others to
coordinate the management of their wealth and to preserve family cohesiveness.
CP & Co. provides custodial, investment, tax and accounting services. It has been a SEC-registered
investment adviser since 1984 with its principal place of business located in New York City. It is
owned by members of the Pratt Family, none of whom controls 25% or more.
CP & Co. offers the following services to its clients:
Custody Services
All clients are charged a quarterly custody fee for having CP & Co. act as custodian for their assets.
Upon receipt, CP & Co. acknowledges responsibility for the safekeeping of these assets and uses a sub-
custodian to accomplish this task. FNZ Trust Company, formerly known as State Street Bank, has
been sub-custodian since 2000.
Selection and Monitoring of Third-Party Money Managers
On behalf of a client, CP & Co. may perform management searches of various independent registered
investment advisers.
CP & Co. provides the client with an asset allocation strategy developed through personal discussions
in which goals and objectives based on the client's particular circumstances are established. Based on
the client's individual circumstances and needs, we will then perform management searches of various
registered investment advisers to identify which adviser's portfolio management style is appropriate for
that client. Factors considered in making this determination include account size, risk tolerance, the
opinion of each client and the investment philosophy of the selected adviser(s). Clients should refer to
the selected registered investment adviser's Firm Brochure or other disclosure document for a full
description of the services offered. We are available to meet with clients on a regular basis, or as
determined by the client, to review the account.
We monitor the performance of the selected adviser(s). If we determine that a particular adviser is not
providing sufficient management services to the client or is not managing the client's portfolio in a
manner consistent with the client's requirements, we will suggest that the client contract with a
different registered investment adviser and will assist the client in selecting a new adviser.
Individual Portfolio Management
CP & Co. also provides individual management of cash balances based on the needs of the clients. CP
& Co. in its agreements with its clients is specifically given the discretionary power to invest the cash
balance in the client’s account in one or more money market mutual funds pending investment by the
client or its investment adviser in a portfolio of securities. CP & Co. on a continuous and regular basis
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monitors client accounts and determines on an ongoing basis the appropriate money market mutual
funds to invest client cash balances.
Clients may also give CP & Co. discretion to select which assets to sell when cash needs arise.
Tax Preparation & Accounting Services
CP & Co. offers tax return preparation services and accounting services for individuals, trusts and
estates, partnerships and corporations, and tax-exempt organizations.
Financial Planning
CP & Co. also provides financial planning advice upon the request of a client. The following areas may
be addressed: personal budgeting, estate planning, income tax and spending analyses.
We gather information through personal interviews, including the client's current financial status, tax
status, future goals, returns objectives and attitude towards risk. Should the client choose to implement
our recommendations, we suggest the client work if necessary, with their attorney, accountant, and
insurance agent. Implementation is entirely at the client’s discretion.
Amount of Managed Assets
As of December 31, 2021, CP & Co. managed approximately $777,530,438 on a discretionary basis,
plus $117,392,079 on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5
Fees and Compensation
Custody Fees
CP & Co.'s custody fees are based upon a percentage of assets under management using the following
schedule:
0.50 of 1% on the first $2 million
0.25 of 1% on the next $8 million
0.15 of 1% on the next $10 million
0.10 of 1 % above $20 million
The minimum charge is $50.00 per annum.
Our custody fees are billed in arrears at the end of each calendar quarter based upon the value (market
value or fair market value in the absence of market value), of the client's account at the end of the
previous quarter. Fees will be debited from the account in accordance with the client authorization in
the Custody Agreement. Multiple accounts by any single client shall be treated as a single account for
purposes of these charges.
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There is no minimum account size for descendants of Charles Pratt. A minimum of $2,000,000 of
assets under management is required for all other clients. This account size may be negotiable under
certain circumstances. CP & Co. may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of
achieving the minimum account size and determining the annualized fee.
In addition to the above, a charge will be computed at the rate of ½ of 1% on income received by the
client from trusts held elsewhere.
Selection and Monitoring of Third-Party Money Managers
There are no additional fees to have CP & Co. perform a manager search or monitor third-party money
manager performance. The third-party manager fee is separate and in addition to CP & Co.’s fee. The
third-party fee is disclosed in the contract between the client and the third-party manager. CP & Co.
clients benefit from third-party managers counting all CP & Co clients’ assets in calculating their
management fees.
Individual Portfolio Management
There are no additional fees to have CP & Co. manage individual client funds.
Tax Preparation & Accounting Services
CP & Co.’s tax return preparation and accounting fees are based upon time spent for the preparation of
a tax return or a special accounting, or the time spent on a related tax service such as an audit.
Financial Planning
There are no additional fees to have CP & Co. provide financial planning services.
General Information
Termination of the Client Relationship: Either party may terminate the agreement by giving to the other
thirty days’ prior notice in writing of intention to do so. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid,
unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to CP & Co. for its services are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund
expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an
initial or deferred sales charge.
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Additional Fees and Expenses: A client is also responsible for any transaction charges imposed by a
broker dealer with which CP & Co. effects transactions on behalf of the client (for example,
commissions charged when buying and selling securities).
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Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
CP & Co. does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7 Types of Clients
CP & Co. provides services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
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• High net worth individuals
• Trusts and estates
• Pooled investment vehicles
• Charitable organizations
There is no minimum account size for descendants of Charles Pratt. A minimum of $2,000,000 of
assets under management is required for all other clients. This account size may be negotiable under
certain circumstances.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or managing client
assets:
Asset Allocation: Rather than focusing on securities selection, we attempt to identify an appropriate
ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client’s investment goals and risk tolerance.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a particular security,
industry, or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash will
change over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer be
appropriate for the client’s goals.
Third-Party Money Manager Analysis: We examine the experience, expertise, investment
philosophies, and past performance of independent third-party investment managers in an attempt to
determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different
economic conditions. We monitor the manager’s underlying holdings, strategies, concentrations and
leverage as part of our overall periodic risk assessment.
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A risk of investing with a third-party manager who has been successful in the past is that they may not
be able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying
investments in a third-party manager’s portfolio, there is also a risk that a manager may deviate from
the stated investment mandate or strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our
clients. Moreover, as we do not control the manager’s daily business and compliance operations, we
may be unaware of the lack of internal controls necessary to prevent business, regulatory or
reputational deficiencies.
Investment Strategies
CP & Co. takes a long-term approach in managing client accounts, provided that such an approach is
appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations.
A risk in a long-term approach is that we may not take advantage of short-term tactical opportunities
that could be profitable to a client.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
As disclosed above in Item 2, on September 8, 2022, the SEC accepted an offer of settlement from our
firm for certain violations of the Advisers Act. Sanctions included an order to cease and desist from
committing future violations, a censure and a $100,000 monetary penalty.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Dosoris Trust Company, chartered during 1997 in Wyoming, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charles
Pratt & Company, LLC. Dosoris’ charter permits it to act as trustee, co-trustee, custodian, executor
and any other function or functions related thereto. Dosoris is not a bank and may not take deposits, or
make loans, except in relation to its trust functions. Dosoris has established several common trust funds
as vehicles for investment of trust clients’ assets. Each common trust fund utilizes the investment
management services of an independent registered investment adviser selected by CP & Co.
CP &Co. serves as general partner to CP International Partners, LP, an open-ended limited partnership
whose purpose is to invest, directly or indirectly, primarily in the securities of non-U.S. companies, of
any kind whatsoever. The partnership utilizes the investment management services of an independent
registered investment adviser.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Charles Pratt & Company, LLC has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth standards of business
conduct that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
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CP & Co. and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards our clients, and have
an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the general
principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics prohibits the use of material non-public information. While we do not believe that
we have any particular access to non-public information, all employees are reminded that such
information may not be used in a personal or professional capacity.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal transactions, activities, and interests of our
employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of clients and (ii)
implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own
accounts.
CP & Co. and/or individuals associated with CP & Co. may buy or sell for their personal accounts
securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related
person(s) may have an interest or position in a certain security(ies) which may also be recommended to
a client.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Third-Party Money Managers: CP & Co. does not direct third-party money managers as to which
broker-dealers to utilize.
Individual Portfolio Management: CP & Co. utilizes State Street Global Advisors, an affiliate of the
sub-custodian, State Street Bank, for brokerage services. State Street Bank uses 30% of gross equity
brokerage commissions to offset aggregate custody fees charged to CP & Co.
CP & Co. will do block trades where possible and when advantageous to clients. This blocking of
trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets from multiple client
accounts, so long as transaction costs are shared equally and on a pro-rated basis between all accounts
included in any such block. Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier, more
equitable manner, at an average share price. No client or account will be favored over another.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
FNZ Trust Company, formerly known as State Street Bank has been sub-custodian since 2000. State
Street Bank mails account statements directly to all clients of CP & Co. All clients receive four
quarterly account statements per year and are offered monthly and annual statements. These statements
provide a detailed summary of transactions and account holdings at end of the period. In addition,
clients are offered web access to their respective accounts. Beginning in March 2026, JP Morgan will
be serving as another sub-custodian offering these services.
For accounts managed by third-party money managers, CP & Co. requests periodic performance
information.
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Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CP & Co. does not engage solicitors or pay related or non-related persons for referring potential clients.
CP & Co. does not accept or allow our related persons to accept any form of compensation, including
cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction with the advisory services we
provide to our clients.
Item 15 Custody
We previously stated in Item 5 Fees and Compensation of this Brochure that CP & Co. directly debits
custody fees from client accounts. As part of this billing process, the sub-custodian is advised of the
amount of the fee to be deducted from each client's account.
We previously stated in Item 13 Review of Accounts of this Brochure that CP & Co.’s qualified sub-
custodian, FNZ Trust Company, mails quarterly account statements directly to all clients.
It is important for clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the
calculation, among other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an
error in their statement.
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Investment Discretion
We previously stated in Item 4 Advisory Business of this Brochure that CP & Co. provides individual
management of cash balances based on the needs of the clients. CP & Co. in its agreements with its
clients is specifically given the discretionary power to invest the cash balance in the client’s account in
one or more money market mutual funds pending investment by the client or its investment adviser in a
portfolio of securities. CP & Co. on a continuous and regular basis monitors client accounts and
determines on an ongoing basis the appropriate money market mutual funds to invest client cash
balances.
Clients may also give CP & Co. discretion to select which assets to sell when cash needs arise.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
CP & Co. does not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Therefore, clients maintain exclusive
responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities
beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers,
acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client’s
investment assets. Clients are responsible for instructing CP & Co. to forward to the client copies of all
proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment assets.
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Item 18 Financial Information
CP & Co. does not require or solicit prepayment of fees from a client in excess of $1,200, six months
or more in advance of services rendered. As such, we are not required to include a financial statement.
As CP & Co. has custody of assets, we are required to disclose any financial condition that is
reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual obligations. CP & Co. has no financial
circumstances to report.
CP & Co. has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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