Rice Hall James & Associates is an investment management firm founded in 1974, with offices in San Diego and Pasadena, California. Rice Hall James manages portfolios for individuals, pensions, charities, corporations, and pooled funds on a discretionary basis. The firm specializes in five core equity strategies focusing on small-cap and micro-cap growth companies, utilizing a bottom-up research approach known as Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) or disciplined fundamental research. Clients enter into written agreements to have their assets continuously supervised according to their chosen strategy. Rice Hall James also provides model portfolios to unified managed account sponsors and acts as a sub-advisor for other investment programs.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 1.00% |
Standard fee schedules vary by strategy. Small Cap Equity charges 0.90% on the first $25M and 0.70% above. Micro Cap Equity charges 1.0% flat. Small Cap Opportunities charges 1.0% flat. Micro Cap Opportunities charges 1.25% flat. SMID Cap Opportunities charges 1.0% on the first $25M and 0.85% above. Minimum annual fees apply ranging from $45,000 to $62,500 depending on the strategy.