Ruane, Cunniff & Co., Inc. (New York)


Ruane, Cunniff & Co., Inc. is a large advisory firm based in New York. It manages $13.96 billion of regulatory assets for 1,859 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Alabama, Arkansas, California, and 35 other states.

Ruane, Cunniff & Co. provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Ruane, Cunniff & Co.: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Ruane, Cunniff & Co., Inc. is $13.96 billion, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 56% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $13.96 billion in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $7.51 million each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Ruane, Cunniff & Co., 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.

Careers at Ruane, Cunniff & Co., Inc.

Joseph Carmine Amaturo has been acting as President since 1 Mar 1969. Gregory Alexander joined the executive team most recently as the Shareholder.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
William John Ruane Director, chairman 1 Jan 1969 25% - 50% 406402
Richard Trolan Cunniff Director, vice chairman 1 Jan 1969 Other 58712
Joseph Carmine Amaturo Director 1 Mar 1969 Other 1367477
Harrison C Clark Director 1 Jan 1971 Other 1475650
James Francis Berkery Vice president 1 May 1971 Other 19454
Robert David Goldfarb Director, president 1 Jul 1993 Other 224217
Carol Lesley Cunniff Director, executive vice president 1 Nov 1994 Other 847131
Joseph Jr Quinones Vice president, secretary & treasurer 1 Mar 1995 Other 1752398
Joseph Quinones Vice president, secretary & treasurer 1 Mar 1995 Other 1752398
Jr. Joseph Quinones Vice president, secretary & treasurer 1 Mar 1995 Other 1752398
Jonathan Lawrence Brandt Shareholder 1 Jul 2000 Other 2584962
Cunniff & Co. Inc. Ruane Parent 1 Dec 2003 75% - 100% 3994
Gregory Alexander Shareholder 1 Jan 2004 Other 1545329

Based in New York

The principal office where Ruane, Cunniff & Co., Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 767 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10153 4798, which is also the mailing address of the firm. The firm also has an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 212-832-5280 or by fax 212-832-5298. The normal business hours are 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on Monday - Friday.