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Donovan, Dennis J
Updated today
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Client assets under management
$0
This total excludes 1 entity clients. Entities are clients such as corporations, partnerships, or trusts.
Clients
3
100% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
3
Very LowAverage account size
$0
About
Dennis J Donovan is a solo, state-registered adviser that serves a very small client base (three clients) consisting of high-net-worth individuals and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm does not provide direct portfolio management or custody; instead it provides selection-of-other-adviser services and refers clients to third-party investment managers.
The firm’s advice is generally limited to fixed income securities and equities, but implementation, trading, account reviews, and discretionary decisions are handled by the chosen third-party advisers. DJD does not trade client accounts, does not accept voting or custody authority, and is compensated through fee-sharing arrangements with the selected managers rather than by managing client assets directly.
Compared with most independent solo advisers, DJD is uncommon in working with pension and profit-sharing plans while reporting no assets under management as of December 2025 and not offering percentage-of-assets (AUM) fee arrangements. As a result, the firm operates primarily as a referral and selection intermediary (including directing clients to firms such as UBS), maintains a very small client roster, and relies on third-party managers for ongoing portfolio oversight.
Client services
Selection of other advisers
Main office location
Donovan, Dennis J
Buffalo NY, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Donovan, Dennis J has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
New York
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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