1919 Investment Counsel, LLC
Firm details
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, Maryland
- CRD number
- 133370
- Registered since
- November 24, 2004
- Website
- 1919ic.com
- Custodians
- CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC, CITI PRIVATE BANK, U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
- Fee structure
- Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Other
- Client types
- HNWI72.36%
- Charitable Organizations9.11%
- Corporations / Businesses6.76%
- Investment Companies4.03%
- Individuals3.9%
- Services
- Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm profile
FINTRXOverview
1919 Investment Counsel, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser formed as a limited liability company in 2004 that serves both individuals/families and institutional clients. The firm functions as a capital allocator and provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, businesses and investment companies, pension consulting, selection of third‑party advisers, and operates in a CPO/CTA capacity. Fee arrangements include percentage of AUM, fixed fees and other structures. The firm identifies as an active ESG investor and maintains industry relationships spanning broker‑dealers, trust companies, banks and sponsors/GPs of pooled vehicles. Public recognition includes placements on Financial Times and FA Magazine lists in 2020, multiple Top 100 rankings from Barron’s (2021–2025), and a Forbes Top RIA Firms mention in 2024.
Assets & Accounts
Public Holdings
Investments & Alternatives
Location & Offices
Investment profile
FINTRXTraditional investments used
Alternative investments used
Active ESG investor
Technology & operations
FINTRXCRM & tech providers
TAMPs used
Clients
FINTRXClient base
Client personas
Asset composition
- Exchange Traded Equities62%
- State & Local Bonds10%
- Public Funds/Mutual Funds10%
- US Government Bonds8%
- Investment Grade Corp Bonds5%
Owners & executives
3 of 3
Charles King
Managing Director, Chief Investment OfficerCRD 1360425
Harry Omealia
Chief Executive Officer & PresidentCRD 3178194

Michael Spero
Chief Compliance OfficerCRD 4638465
Contacts
3 of 31
Richard Marrone
Portfolio ManagerCRD 5845576

Paul Clark
Managing Director and Portfolio ManagerCRD 5261403

James O'connor
Principal & Portfolio ManagerCRD 4314571
Wealth teams
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FINTRXLocation
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City
Location
Baltimore, MD
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, anchoring the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA metro in the South.
- Metro area
- Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
- Region
- South
- County
- Baltimore City
- Address
- 1 South St
- Time zone
- ET (UTC-5)
- Office locations
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