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KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC

800 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10022
commissionSEC Registered
212-686-0021 www.facebook.com/kimelmanandbaird CRD #2440
$1.5B
Assets Managed
6
Clients
9
Employees
53
Years Active
since 1973

Compensation Model

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

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46113. 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: Yes

This firm is affiliated with a broker-dealer, which means they may earn commissions on product sales — creating a potential conflict between their revenue and your best interest.

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

complaint46113

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

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 3

Complaint ratio: 50.00 per 100 clients

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

Firm Details

Legal NameKIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC
CRD Number#2440
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date1973-04-02
States RegisteredNY
Assets Under Management$1.5B
Number of Clients6
Employees9
Compensation Typecommission
Last ADV Filing46113

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC a fiduciary?

No. KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC is not registered as an RIA and is not legally bound by the fiduciary standard.

How does KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC charge clients?

KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC uses a commission compensation model. They also earn commissions on product sales, which may create conflicts of interest. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC have any complaints?

Yes. KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC has 3 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 50.00 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC compare to other advisors in NEW YORK?

KIMELMAN & BAIRD, LLC has a Red Flag Score of 71/100. There are 1970 registered advisory firms in NEW YORK. 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: 46113. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.