Torray LLC (Bethesda)


Torray LLC is a large advisory firm based in Bethesda. It manages $945.81 million of regulatory assets for 321 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2006 and has operated in the jurisdictions of California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, and 9 other states.

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

Torray: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Torray LLC is $945.81 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has gone down by -73% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $945.81 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $2.95 million each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 94% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 3% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in investment and business development companies form 2% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Torray LLC 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.

What kind of clients Robert Elliott Torray serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, investment companies, charitable organizations, high net worth individuals, and corporations or other businesses. The largest group of clients of Robert Elliott Torray is investment companies with 4 clients and $739.99 million of assets under management. Among the 9 most similar advisory firms, Torray has the highest percentage of investment companies out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $945.81 million for 321 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Torray doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Torray LLC

The company employs 13 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 46 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 7 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There’s a single person with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm compensates employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Robert Elliott Torray has been acting as President since 1 Mar 2019. Nicholas Chase Haffenreffer has served as the Chief Investment Officer since 1 Mar 2019. Brian Roland Zaczynski joined the executive team most recently as the Research Analyst, Trader.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Robert Elliott Torray Chairman and president 1 Sep 2005 Other 4325898
William M Lane Executive vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 2098948
Torray Corp Member 1 Sep 2005 50% - 75% 105817
William M (Mi Only) Lane Executive vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 2098948
Douglas Carlton Eby President 1 Sep 2005 Other 1103726
Torray Robert E & Co Inc Member 1 Sep 2005 25% - 50% 105818
Inc. Tel Corporation Member 1 Sep 2005 Other 129583
Sivakumaran Natarajan Vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 4543758
Angus Scott Lamond Vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 2684219
Fred M. Fialco Vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 5042224
Joseph S. Burkhart Associate vice president 1 Sep 2005 Other 5042815
Robert E Torray Co Inc Member 1 Sep 2005 50% - 75% 521234567
Wayne Howard Shaner Vice president 1 Jan 2008 Other 4373203
Shawn Michael Hendon Vice president 1 Jan 2008 Other 4373187
Fred M. Fialco Vice president 1 Jan 2010 Other 5042224
Fred M. (Mi Only) Fialco Vice president 1 Jan 2010 Other 5042224
Nicholas Chase Haffenreffer Vice president 1 Jul 2010 Other 2854277
Barbara Califf Warder Chief compliance officer 1 Jul 2010 Other 1122425
Jeffrey Douglas Lent Portfolio manager 1 Jul 2010 Other 1735135
James David Bailey Analyst 1 Apr 2012 Other 2963249
Janet Marie Gallagher Chief compliance officer 1 Mar 2016 Other 6623230
Shawn Michael Hendon Portfolio manager 1 Jan 2017 Other 4373187
Janet Marie Gallagher Director of investment operations 1 Jul 2017 Other 6623230
Suzanne Elizabeth Kellogg Chief compliance officer 1 Jul 2017 Other 4966433
Nicholas Chase Haffenreffer Chief investment officer 1 Mar 2019 Other 2854277
Robert Elliott Torray Chairman 1 Mar 2019 25% - 50% 4325898
Shawn Michael Hendon President 1 Mar 2019 Other 4373187
Brian Roland Zaczynski Research analyst, trader 1 Apr 2019 Other 7060630

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 7 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Robert Elliott Torray Shareholder 1 May 1972 50% - 75% 4325898
Robert Elliott Torray Shareholder 1 Dec 1990 50% - 75% 4325898
William M Lane Shareholder 1 Dec 1990 25% - 50% 2098948
William M (Mi Only) Lane Shareholder 1 Dec 1990 25% - 50% 2098948
Douglas Carlton Eby Shareholder 1 Apr 1992 25% - 50% 1103726
Robert Elliott Torray Shareholder 1 Dec 2003 25% - 50% 4325898
Douglas Carlton Eby Shareholder 1 Dec 2003 25% - 50% 1103726

Based in Bethesda

The principal office where Torray LLC performs its advisory services is located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 6523, which is also the mailing address of the firm. An additional office of the firm is in Madison, CT. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 301-493-4600 or by fax 301-530-0642. The normal business hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at torray.com.