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GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC

53 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MA 2109
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
617-330-7500 http://www.gmo.com CRD #106220
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$81.0B
Assets Managed
91
Clients
365
Employees
47
Years Active
since 1979

Compensation Model

% of Assets (AUM)
Hourly Fees
Fixed / Flat Fees
Commissions
Performance Fees

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46153. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No

No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.

Insurance Licensed: No

Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.

Custody of Client Assets: No

Assets held at an independent custodian (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade). This is the standard, lower-risk arrangement.

Proprietary Products: No

Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.

Regulatory & Disciplinary History

complaint46153

1 customer complaint(s)/arbitration(s) disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 1

Complaint ratio: 1.10 per 100 clients

Industry average is approximately 0.15 complaints per 100 clients. A ratio above 0.30 is considered elevated.

Firm Details

Legal NameGRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC
CRD Number#106220
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date1979-12-31
States RegisteredMA
Assets Under Management$81.0B
Number of Clients91
Employees365
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46153

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC a fiduciary?

Yes. GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.

How does GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC charge clients?

GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC have any complaints?

Yes. GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC has 1 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 1.10 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC compare to other advisors in BOSTON?

GRANTHAM MAYO VAN OTTERLOO & CO LLC has a Red Flag Score of 92/100. There are 339 registered advisory firms in BOSTON. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.

Where does this data come from?

All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.

Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46153. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.