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.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (801)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIVV | ISHARES TR | 7.47% | $833.5M | 1,342,450 | $245.11 | $620.90 | +$92.2M | 
| IIWB | ISHARES TR | 4.28% | $477.1M | 1,405,034 | $140.92 | $339.57 | +$59.8M | 
| MMSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.67% | $409.7M | 823,603 | $109.59 | $497.41 | +$108.8M | 
| AAAPL | APPLE INC | 3.51% | $391.0M | 1,905,789 | $29.12 | $205.17 | -$29.5M | 
| PPG | 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) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Call | $9.8M | 159 | $617.85 | $576.67 | +47 | +$3.6M | 
| AAXON | AXON ENTERPRISE INC | — | Put | $6.1M | 74 | $827.94 | $525.95 | 0 | +$2.2M | 
| SSPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Put | $5.4M | 88 | $617.85 | $607.22 | +72 | +$4.5M | 
| AAAPL | APPLE INC | Bought | Put | $2.1M | 104 | $205.17 | $205.99 | +99 | +$2.0M | 
| LLLY | ELI LILLY & CO | Sold | Put | $1.2M | 15 | $779.53 | $825.91 | -15 | -$1.3M |