Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.
Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton (OH), and Detroit (MI). Founded in 1965, the firm provides investment advisory services under its current corporate structure since 2001. Johnson serves individuals, families, institutions, public agencies, retirement plans, nonprofits, and as a sub-adviser for mutual funds. The firm employs approximately 157 people, with ownership among 46 employees and no single shareholder owning more than 10%.
Investment Strategy
Johnson Investment Counsel employs a client-focused investment approach that encompasses discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. Their services include portfolio management for individuals and institutions, financial planning, pension consulting, mutual fund services, and selection of other advisers. Johnson Asset Management, a division of the firm, oversees separate institutional accounts and may sub-advise mutual funds. The firm’s philosophy emphasizes long-term financial planning, risk management, and tailored investment solutions based on each client's goals, needs, and constraints.
Latest 13F Filing Activity
Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 801 equity positions and 9 options positions with a total 13F market value of $11B. The fund increased holdings in Microsoft Corp., Ishares TR, Ishares TR among other positions. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. reduced exposure to Unitedhealth Group Inc., Procter and Gamble Co., Apple Inc. among others.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (801)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I IVV | ISHARES TR | 7.47% | $833.5M | 1,342,450 | $245.11 | $620.90 | +$92.2M |
I IWB | ISHARES TR | 4.28% | $477.1M | 1,405,034 | $140.92 | $339.57 | +$59.8M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.67% | $409.7M | 823,603 | $109.59 | $497.41 | +$108.8M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 3.51% | $391.0M | 1,905,789 | $29.12 | $205.17 | -$29.5M |
P PG | PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO | 3.31% | $369.2M | 2,317,146 | $88.28 | $159.32 | -$29.5M |
Options Positions (9)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Call | $9.8M | 159 | $617.85 | $576.67 | +47 | +$3.6M |
A AXON | AXON ENTERPRISE INC | — | Put | $6.1M | 74 | $827.94 | $525.95 | 0 | +$2.2M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Put | $5.4M | 88 | $617.85 | $607.22 | +72 | +$4.5M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | Bought | Put | $2.1M | 104 | $205.17 | $205.99 | +99 | +$2.0M |
L LLY | ELI LILLY & CO | Sold | Put | $1.2M | 15 | $779.53 | $825.91 | -15 | -$1.3M |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (34)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
B Brandon Plumb | Portfolio Manager | Cleveland, OH , United States | |
C Charles Rinehart | Chief Investment Officer, Principal | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
 | Portfolio Manager | Cleveland, OH , United States | |
 | Senior Equity Research Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
 | Senior Portfolio Manager, Principal | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
 | Senior Portfolio Manager, Principal | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
 | Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
 | Associate Portfolio Manager | Union, KY , United States | |
J Jarett Levitsky | Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
J Jeff Cornell | Principal, Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
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