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Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

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Client assets under management

$1,753,077,887

Clients

240

100% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

48

Typical

Average account size

$7,304,491

About

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr provides investment advisory and separately managed portfolio services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations. The firm imposes a $2,000,000 minimum for new client relationships and does not emphasize smaller retail (non‑HNW) individual accounts.

The firm describes a long-term, goal‑based investment approach that combines top‑down macro analysis with bottom‑up fundamental research to construct portfolios of high‑quality equities, bonds, and exchange‑traded funds; fixed‑income allocations are often laddered and market timing is minimized. MS&S reports that the majority of its assets are managed under non‑discretionary “advisory” arrangements (about $1.47 billion) versus roughly $315 million in discretionary accounts, reflecting a predominantly consultative relationship model.

With approximately $1.79 billion in assets and five advisors, MS&S operates with a notably high AUM per advisor (more than $350 million each), which may influence resourcing and client coverage relative to peers. The brochure also highlights the firm’s long history as an independent, employee‑owned advisor, its occasional role as trustee (with specific disclosure and potential surcharges), a proxy‑voting policy for clients who request it, and a stated policy against engaging in soft‑dollar arrangements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management

Fee options

Percentage

$2,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% annually $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: $15,000 plus 0.50% of assets over $2 million annually $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: $30,000 plus 0.25% of assets over $5 million annually $10,000,000 - $24,000,000: $42,500 plus 0.125% of assets over $10 million annually $24,000,000+: 0.25% on all assets annually

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000

Main office location

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1320

Philadelphia PA 19102, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William R

CFA®

Philadelphia, PA

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

William Richardson is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mitchell Sinkler & Starr since 2005. The firm advises high-net-worth individuals, families, estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations, focusing on separately managed portfolio services and financial advice. Mitchell Sinkler & Starr manages most assets on an advisory (non-discretionary) basis, employing a long-term, goal-based investment approach that combines macro analysis with fundamental research and tailored portfolios.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Phillip B

CFA®

Philadelphia, PA

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

Phillip Beckner is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mitchell Sinkler & Starr since 2021 and previously spent five years at West Financial Services, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. Mitchell Sinkler & Starr serves high-net-worth individuals, families, estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations with separately managed portfolio services and financial advice. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goal-based investment approach that combines macro analysis with fundamental research and manages most assets on a non-discretionary advisory basis.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Heather M

Series 63, Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

Heather Mcmeekin is a financial advisor with Mitchell Sinkler & Starr in Philadelphia, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Mitchell Sinkler & Starr since 2015. Mitchell Sinkler & Starr advises high-net-worth individuals, families, estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations, focusing on separately managed portfolio services and financial advice. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goal-based investment approach with a combination of macro analysis and fundamental research, serving a concentrated client base with mostly advisory, non-discretionary accounts.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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James M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Philadelphia, PA

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

James Mcconnel is a financial advisor at Mitchell Sinkler & Starr with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co and the Montgomery School. Mitchell Sinkler & Starr advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients such as estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goal-based investment approach and manages most assets on a non-discretionary advisory basis, maintaining a concentrated client base with high assets per advisor.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Peter T

CFP®, CFA®

Philadelphia, PA

Mitchell Sinkler & Starr

Peter Toscani is a CFP® and CFA® with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Mitchell Sinkler & Starr since 2019, following prior roles at Chartwell Investment Partners and The Killen Group. Mitchell Sinkler & Starr serves high-net-worth individuals, families, estates, trusts, endowments, and foundations by providing separately managed portfolio services and financial advice. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goal-based investment process combining macro analysis and fundamental research, managing most assets on a non-discretionary advisory basis.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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