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For six decades, we have been a trusted partner to individuals, families, and fiduciaries, as well as partnerships and charitable trusts and foundations.

First Manhattan is a $20B AuM investment advisory firm that seeks to deliver strong financial returns, customized wealth planning advice, and personalized client service. When you partner with us, you can count on our experience building wealth over the long term. First Manhattan is independently owned and operated, with operating subsidiaries that include an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer registered with FINRA.

03/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome Beddow Capital Management to First Manhattan.

Edward Beddow joins the Firm as Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager and will continue to serve clients from Jackson, Wyoming. Over the course of his career, Ed has built a disciplined investment practice grounded in long-term thinking and strong client relationships.

His philosophy reflects the kind of independent mindset and long-term perspective that have always defined First Manhattan.

We look forward to welcoming Ed and his clients to the Firm!

01/12/2026

We are pleased to welcome Adam Yale back to First Manhattan and welcome the clients he serves to the Firm. Adam will be based in Omaha, returning to the Firm where he began his professional investing career.

Adam brings more than two decades of experience managing client portfolios with a long-term, owner-oriented approach – hallmarks of First Manhattan as a home for independent, thoughtful stock pickers. For Adam’s clients, joining First Manhattan provides access to in-house research, integrated planning, trust capabilities, and a robust operating platform, allowing us to do more in support of their long-term goals.

Adam is deeply engaged in the Omaha community, and his family’s ties to the city run deep. His grandfather, Ike Friedman, acquired Borsheims with his father in 1947, helping the family business grow before it became part of Berkshire Hathaway in 1989.

10/02/2025

We are honored that First Manhattan has been named #15 on Barron’s 2025 list of Top 100 RIA Firms and #21 on Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 America’s Top RIAs.

This recognition reflects what has guided us since our founding in 1964: a deep commitment to putting clients first. That conviction has shaped how we invest – with discipline, patience, and research at the core – and how we build enduring relationships grounded in trust and personalized service.

Remaining independently owned and operated has allowed us to stay focused on what matters most: doing more for the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you to our clients for the confidence you place in us – and to our team, whose dedication and capabilities make this work possible.

09/04/2025

(JCF) has named Len Berman, Partner and Portfolio Manager at First Manhattan, as one of its newest Board Trustees. JCF, the nation’s largest Jewish donor-advised fund, manages more than $3.5 billion in charitable assets and supports thousands of nonprofits each year. Join us in congratulating Len on this meaningful appointment!

08/05/2025

We are excited to welcome Roanoke Asset Management to First Manhattan.

Ed Vroom and Adele Weisman join as Senior Managing Directors and Portfolio Managers, bringing 40+ years of trusted client relationships and fundamentals-driven investing, strengthening our commitment to long-term, high-conviction portfolio management.
 

07/25/2025

As the Summer 2025 Internship Program wraps up for our incredible interns, we want to take a moment to say thank you and congratulations!
 
This year’s cohort made a lasting impact across our portfolio management, research, finance, marketing, and technology teams. Their curiosity, energy, and talent shone through their projects … and even on the basketball court, where they won the annual FM Colleagues vs. Interns Basketball Game!
 
They joined us from top universities across the U.S. and abroad, including UCLA, Emory, Rutgers, UPenn, Chapman, Clemson, Tulane, and the University of Leeds, bringing fresh thinking and great energy to First Manhattan.
  
It has been a pleasure having each of you here, and we wish you the very best in your next steps. You are always a part of the First Manhattan family.
 

07/24/2025

We welcomed high school students from Frederick Douglass Academy, all members of the Madison Boys & Girls Club Elbaum Family Clubhouse, to our office for a behind-the-scenes look at careers in finance and a chance to connect, ask questions, and envision what’s possible. This event honors the legacy of Steven Salomon Elbaum and reflects our shared commitment to access, opportunity, and community.
 

06/19/2025

We were proud to support the 2025 Beautiful Promise benefit, advancing educational equity for children with learning disabilities.
 
Promise Project’s mission to create access, opportunity, and early support mirrors our values—and we are proud to stand behind it.
 

06/16/2025

We were honored to welcome students from the college passport program and for a day of financial literacy at First Manhattan.

Through interactive sessions on personal finance and investing, students gained real-world insights to help them build strong financial foundations. This event reflects our belief that access to financial knowledge is essential and that strong communities start with opportunity. We are proud to play a small part in preparing the next generation for what’s ahead.

Address

399 Park Avenue
New York, NY
10020

Telephone

+12127563330

Website

http://www.firstmanhattan.com/

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