Markowski Investments (Tampa)

Name: Markowski Investments
Address: 2422 W. Sunset Dr, Tampa, FL, 33629
Telephone: 813 831 5168

Markowski Investments is a large advisory firm based in Tampa. It manages $163.94 million of regulatory assets for 729 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2006 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and 42 other states.

Markowski Investments provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. It prepares financial plans for more than 250 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Markowski Investments: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Markowski Investments is $163.94 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 276% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $163.94 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $224.88 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 60% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 32% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 8% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Markowski Investments for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Matthew Markowski serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, high net worth individuals, and corporations or other businesses. The largest group of clients of Matthew Markowski is individuals with 333 clients and $84.83 million of assets under management. Among the 9 most similar advisory firms, Markowski Investments has the 4th highest percentage of individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $163.94 million for 376 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. 1% of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Markowski Investments doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Markowski Investments

The company employs 5 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 40 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 5 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Matthew Markowski has been acting as President since 1 Jan 2003. Jessica Marie Trunck joined the executive team most recently as the Cco.

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Entity	Date acquired	Ownership	Employer ID
Matthew Markowski	Director	1 Jan 2003	25% - 50%	3092149
Michael John Markowski	Director	1 Jan 2003	25% - 50%	2671573
Christopher Markowski	Director	1 Jan 2003	25% - 50%	2556011
Erik Robert Lorin	Chief compliance officer	1 Sep 2006	Other	2605650
Patrick Daniel Roth	Chief compliance officer	1 Mar 2008	Other	2642697
Lawrence Edward Shull	Chief compliance officer	1 Oct 2011	Other	1711220
Jessica Marie Trunck	Cco	1 Oct 2014	Other	4561886

Based in Tampa

The principal office where Markowski Investments performs its advisory services is located at 2422 W. Sunset Dr, Tampa, FL 33629, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 813 831 5168 or by fax 813 831 5146. The normal business hours are 9am -5pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at annuitywatchdog.com.