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MacFarlane Investors

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Client assets under management

$7,366,130

Clients

167

0% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

84

High

Average account size

$44,109

About

Macfarlane Investors serves individuals, families and organizations — including high‑net‑worth and lower‑income investors, family trusts, and business treasury accounts — and reports managing about $7.4 million across roughly 167 client relationships with no stated account minimums. The firm provides portfolio construction and discretionary portfolio management, investment advice across traditional and alternative assets, and integrated financial and tax planning as part of its advisory services.

The firm’s investment approach relies on fundamental research and a long‑term, buy‑and‑hold orientation, typically concentrating equity portfolios into a limited number of conviction positions while also employing ETFs, fixed‑income, and selected alternatives for diversification. Macfarlane generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, may include digital assets when consistent with a client’s objectives, and does not use derivatives, margin, or short selling.

Notable operational features include its ownership structure as a subsidiary of a holding company with a small equity stake held by early clients and formal platform relationships with a custodian and third‑party planning tools that handle billing and client onboarding. The firm also discloses that it does not tailor advisory services to permit client‑imposed restrictions on particular securities and uses a standardized onboarding process with an upfront onboarding fee and pro‑rata refund policy, practices that differ from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Concentrated stock management

Fee options

Fixed

Onboarding fees: Individual $350, Family $1,000, Business $3,000, Enterprise (including trusts) $10,000; fees may be customized based on complexity

Percentage

$0 - $192,900: 0.00% $192,901 - $249,999: 0.50% $250,000 - $499,999: 0.625% $500,000 - $999,999: 0.75% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 0.875% $2,000,000+: 1%

Other

Fee-only: 1.00% of AUM billed quarterly in arrears (standard schedule for new clients)

Main office location

MacFarlane Investors

Seattle WA, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alaska · California · Hawaii · Massachusetts · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jakob H

Series 65

New York, NY

MacFarlane Investors

Jakob Hawver is a financial advisor at MacFarlane Investors in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with approximately one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining MacFarlane Investors, he worked at Reiss and held various roles in retail and marine sectors while completing his education. MacFarlane Investors serves individuals, families, trusts, and organizations of varying sizes, offering portfolio construction, discretionary portfolio management, and alternative investment options including real estate and digital assets. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental research and long-term buy-and-hold strategies, with options for concentrated portfolios or a proprietary ETF allocation, and provides institutional-level services uncommon among solo independent advisors.

Concentrated stock management
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Jarah M

Series 65

Seattle, WA

MacFarlane Investors

Jarah Macfarlane is the founder and sole advisor at Macfarlane Investors, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to establishing Macfarlane Investors, Jarah worked at WaFd Bank and held positions at Penn State University and Seattle University. Jarah is also the owner and managing member of Macfarlane Tax LLC, a tax preparation and compliance service provider. Macfarlane Investors serves individuals, families, trusts, and organizations of varying sizes, offering portfolio construction, discretionary management, and financial and tax planning. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and provides services more typical of institutional firms, including risk modeling and portfolio consulting, supported by an institutional technology platform.

Concentrated stock management
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