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Byrne Asset Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$249,877,310

Clients

166

100% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Very Low

Average account size

$1,505,285

About

Byrne Asset Management serves high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, and small institutions, providing discretionary investment advisory services, asset allocation guidance, and basic financial planning. The firm generally requires a minimum account size (noted at $250,000) and also provides non‑discretionary asset‑allocation advice to at least one large endowment exceeding $1 billion.

Investment decisions are driven by a proprietary valuation model augmented by earnings data, fundamental research, and a developing quantitative database, with firmwide reviews and regular client communication. The firm uses model core and dividend portfolios as reference points when tailoring discretionary accounts and may deploy tactical tools such as protective stop orders alongside its primary asset‑allocation approach.

Distinctive for a firm of its size, Byrne publishes performance summaries and GIPS‑compliant disclosure sheets for several specialized model strategies and maintains separate accounts—including small‑cap, large‑cap value, and a long/short strategy—that can use margin and often have higher turnover, primarily targeted to institutional investors and family offices. The firm also discloses an intentional shift in management responsibilities over time, with senior leadership reducing day‑to‑day portfolio management and investment duties rotating among different professionals.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.1% for equity accounts; up to 0.5% for fixed income accounts; blended rate for balanced accounts $5,000,000+: Reduced on a sliding scale; fees may be negotiated or reduced in other circumstances

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Annual fees based on a percentage of assets under management, deducted quarterly in arrears; fees up to 1.1% for equity, up to 0.5% for fixed income, blended rates for balanced accounts; negotiable in limited circumstances

Main office location

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

4420 Nj 27, Suite C 3

Kingston NJ 08528, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Brendan B

Series 65

Kingston, NJ

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor with Byrne Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Byrne Asset Management since 1992. Byrne Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and basic financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and select institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary valuation model combined with fundamental research and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions, and it is notable for publicly disclosing performance data for certain strategies.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brian A

Series 65

Kingston, NJ

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

Brian Arena is a financial advisor at Byrne Asset Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked for the State of New Jersey - Division of Investment for 33 years before joining Byrne Asset Management in 2019. Byrne Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and basic financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and select institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary valuation model combined with fundamental research and quantitative analysis, offering customized portfolios and publicly disclosing performance for certain strategies.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Zhaonian C

Series 65

Kingston, NJ

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

Zhaonian Chen is a financial advisor at Byrne Asset Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Byrne Asset Management since 2014. Byrne Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and basic financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and select institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary valuation model alongside fundamental research and quantitative analysis, offering customized portfolios and publicly discloses performance for certain strategies, which is uncommon among its peers.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Arthur E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Kingston, NJ

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

Arthur Ernst is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Byrne Asset Management, LLC since 2006. Byrne Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and select institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary valuation model combined with fundamental research and quantitative analysis, offering customized portfolios and publicly discloses performance for certain strategies.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brendan B

Series 65

Kingston, NJ

Byrne Asset Management, LLC

Brendan Byrne III is a financial advisor at Byrne Asset Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dodge and Cox, SoFi Technologies, Inc., and the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Byrne Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and basic financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and a limited number of institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary valuation model alongside fundamental research and quantitative analysis, offering customized portfolios and publicly discloses performance data for certain strategies.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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