3 Largest Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in Washington

2. Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC  = ~$129B+ in AUM

With roots tracing back to 1936, Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC operates as a global investment management company dedicated to helping investors reach their long-term goals. Russell Investments specializes in multi-asset solutions, scouring the globe to deliver the best investment strategies, managers and asset classes to its clients around the world. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments operates globally with 21 offices, providing investment services in the world’s major financial centers such as New York, London, Tokyo and Shanghai. The firm takes a global, 'best-of-breed' approach to manager selection, with researchers strategically placed around the world, searching for future outperformers. This process, refined over almost five decades, is rigorous, ongoing, and has ultimately proved effective. Through corporate giving, volunteering and the use of sustainable practices, Russell Investments is dedicated to improving people's financial security. 

Fast Facts:

- Founded: 1936
- Headquarters: Seattle, WA
- Discretionary Assets: ~$129B+
- Non-Discretionary Assets: $0
- Total AUM: ~$129B+
- Specialties: Multi-asset solutions, investment management, fiduciary management, investment outsourcing, implementation services, defined benefit, defined contribution, non-profit organizations and healthcare systems

3. Fisher Asset Management, LLC / Fisher Investments = ~$120B+ in AUM

Founded in 1979, Fisher Asset Management (also known as Fisher Investments) is an independent money management firm headquartered in Camas, Washington. CEO Ken Fisher has been a professional investor for over 35 years and is globally recognized as a financial guru. Fisher Investments is a fee-only investment advisor for 85,000 private high-net-worth individuals and 150 institutions globally, including clients across the US, Europe, Canada, Asia and the Middle East. Since its founding over 40 years ago, Fisher Investments has been helping clients reach their financial goals by providing a tailored approach to investment management. Unlike many money managers who sell cookie-cutter portfolios, the firm tailors each investment portfolio to your individual needs and goals. Fisher Investments doesn’t sell high-commission investment products and earns no commissions on trades. Instead, they charge a management fee based on the size of your account. This fee structure aligns the firm's interests with that of the client(s). Fisher is supported by more than 3,500 employees operating out of 17 countries. 

Fast Facts:

- Founded: 1979
- Headquarters: Camas, WA
- Discretionary Assets: ~$17.2B+
- Non-Discretionary Assets: $0
- Total AUM: ~$120B+
- Specialties: Financial services, portfolio management, investment advice, retirement planning and retirement investment planning

RIA Review:

In general terms, a registered investment advisor (RIA) is a firm advising or managing the wealth of high-net-worth individuals or institutions. Directly regulated by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), RIAs offer a wide range of financial services — from wealth and investment management to direct lending and personal finance education, etc. An important distinction regarding RIAs is the fiduciary obligation to always act in the best interest of their clients.

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