Cerity Partners LLC
Cerity Partners LLC is one of the largest independent registered investment advisory (RIA) and wealth management firms in the United States, headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 2009, the firm serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Cerity offers a wide array of services including wealth management, investment solutions, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and more. Cerity Partners has over 620 employees and operates approximately 59 offices across 19 states. The firm is recognized nationally and adheres to fiduciary standards, aiming to positively impact clients’ financial lives.
Investment Strategy
Cerity Partners’ investment strategy is centered on personalized asset allocation for each client, rooted in modern portfolio theory. They diversify investments across asset classes—including cash, fixed income, equities, specialty, and private markets—to optimize risk and return based on individual client profiles. Cerity dynamically tailors and periodically rebalances portfolios, adjusting to changes in clients’ financial circumstances and market conditions. Most allocations are through third-party managers, but they may select individual securities, private equity, or hedge funds as appropriate. The firm’s philosophy emphasizes continuous alignment with the client’s goals, leveraging consultants for market insights and maintaining a fiduciary standard.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2,689)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVOO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 4.37% | $2.69B | 4,401,078 | $458.86 | $612.38 | +$260.7M | 
| AAAPL | APPLE INC | 3.61% | $2.22B | 8,800,700 | $202.99 | $254.63 | +$415.1M | 
| NNVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 3.53% | $2.18B | 11,717,139 | $73.23 | $186.58 | +$460.2M | 
| MMSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.08% | $1.90B | 3,663,123 | $360.13 | $517.95 | +$61.2M | 
| IIVV | ISHARES TR | 2.51% | $1.55B | 2,309,968 | $476.72 | $669.30 | +$140.0M |