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key Investment Services LLC

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Total assets under management

$6,107,213,206

Total clients

27,233

2% high-net worth

Total advisors

359

of 1,131 employees

Firm size

Enterprise

51-2,000 advisors or $10B+ in AUM

Average clients per advisor

76

Average account size

$224,258

About

Key Investment Services LLC provides wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a broad mix of clients, including individuals (both non-HNW and high-net-worth), trusts, estates, charities, corporations and small businesses. Its offerings include model portfolio programs, separately managed accounts (SMAs), unified managed accounts (UMAs), and related custody and execution services delivered through Pershing as the clearing broker and custodian.

The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs in which clients complete an investment profile questionnaire and select models or managers; KIS financial professionals provide non‑binding recommendations while third‑party managers (notably BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc.) often retain discretionary authority to implement trades within the chosen models. KIS maintains a Product Due Diligence Committee and an Investment Advisory Sub‑Committee to review third‑party strategists and ongoing program suitability.

KIS is part of a bank-affiliated group: KeyBank/KeyCorp is an affiliate that develops the “Key” model suites used in several programs and is disclosed as a registered municipal advisor, and the brochure details shared‑services and revenue arrangements with those affiliates. The firm’s affiliation with a large banking group and its use of affiliated bank‑developed models, together with recent regulatory matters (SEC and FINRA actions disclosed in the brochure) and subsequent compliance enhancements, are among the features that distinguish its structure and oversight from many peers.

Client services

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.40% $1,000,001+: 1.00% $0 - $500,000: 0.20% to 0.16% depending on program and total assets under management with BNYMA $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.17% to 0.13% depending on program and total assets under management with BNYMA $1,000,001+: 0.10% to 0.14% depending on program and total assets under management with BNYMA

Other

Minimum fee: Ranges from $0.00 to $150.00 depending on program and assets under management

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Main office location

key Investment Services LLC

4900 Tiedeman Road, Oh 01 49 0215

Brooklyn OH 44144, United States

Number of offices

26

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