Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc. (New York)


Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc. is a large advisory firm based in New York. It manages $327.94 billion of regulatory assets for 6,311 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and 47 other states.

Zurich Scudder Investments provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Zurich Scudder Investments: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc. is $327.94 billion. The firm's AUM has grown by 88516% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $323.9 billion in discretionary accounts and $4.05 billion in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $52.58 million each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $26.79 million.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. 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.

Careers at Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc.

Laurence Wingyiu Cheng has been acting as President since 1 Dec 1997. Farhan Sharaff has served as the Chief Investment Officer since 1 Feb 2000. Dean Sherman Barr joined the executive team most recently as the Global Chief Investment Officer & Director.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Edmond Dennis Villani President, ceo & director 1 Dec 1997 Other 715215
Lynn Sumner Birdsong Vice president & director 1 Dec 1997 Other 870731
Laurence Wingyiu Cheng Director 1 Dec 1997 Other 2711491
Kathryn Loretta Quirk Secretary, clo, cco 1 Dec 1997 Other 2094907
Zurich Holding Company Of America Direct owner 1 Dec 1997 25% - 50% 36-3096373
Zki Holding Corporation Direct owner 1 Dec 1997 25% - 50% 36-4058870
Inc. Executive Defined Contribution Plan Trust Edmond Villani Trustee The Scudder Kemper Investments Direct owner 1 Dec 1997 Other 13-3976914
Inc. Held In Beneficial Ownership By The Management Holder Representatives Shareholders Of Zurich Scudder Investments Direct owner 1 Dec 1997 Other 13-3241232
Inc. Executive Defined Contribution Plan Trust Edmond Villani Trustee Zurich Scudder Investments Direct owner 1 Dec 1997 Other 13-3976914
Zurich Insurance Company Direct owner 1 Oct 1998 Other 36-1999760
Gunther Gose Director 1 Nov 1998 Other 4300066
Robert Allan Rudell Chief operating officer 1 Feb 1999 Other 1851723
Nicholas Bratt Director 1 Jan 2000 Other 718127
Farhan Sharaff Chief investment officer 1 Feb 2000 Other 3157209
Harold David Kahn Cfo & treasurer 1 Feb 2000 Other 4146043
Zurich Financial Services (Ukisa) Limited Direct owner 1 Dec 2000 Other foreign
Steven Mark Gluckstern Chairman 1 Jan 2001 Other 4328062
Martin Feinstein Director 1 Jan 2001 Other 4330623
David Wasserman Chairman of the board and director 1 Mar 2002 Other 4515941
William Nelson Shiebler Chief executive officer & director 1 Mar 2002 Other 421992
Dean Sherman Barr Global chief investment officer & director 1 Apr 2002 Other 1189412
Thomas James Hughes President & chief operating officer & director 1 Apr 2002 Other 1258975
Deborah Ann Flickinger Chief of staff & director 1 Apr 2002 Other 1521551
Betty Whelchel Chief legal officer 1 Apr 2002 Other 4523615
Deutsche Bank Americas Holding Corporation Direct owner 1 Apr 2002 75% - 100% 13-3645372
William George Butterly Secretary 1 Apr 2002 Other 2357915
Mary Anne Mullin Chief compliance officer 1 Apr 2002 Other 2162284
Freiherr Von Girsewald Director 1 Apr 2002 Other 4530457

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 6 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Zurich Insurance Company Indirect owner 1 Dec 1997 75% - 100% 36-1999760
Allied Zurich Plc Indirect owner 1 Sep 1998 25% - 50% foreign
Zurich Group Holding Indirect owner 1 Sep 1998 75% - 100% foreign
Zurich Financial Services Indirect owner 1 Oct 2000 75% - 100% foreign
Taunus Corporation Indirect owner 1 Apr 2002 75% - 100% 13-4060471
Deutsche Bank Ag Indirect owner 1 Apr 2002 75% - 100% foreign

Based in New York

The principal office where Zurich Scudder Investments, Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154 The mailing address of the firm is Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110. An additional office of the firm is in San Francisco, CA. The firm also has an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 212-326-6200 or by fax 212-751-3451. The normal business hours are 9:00 to 5:00 on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at www.zurichscudderinvestments.com.

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