We invest in relationships focused on you

Since 1965, Johnson Investment Counsel has been helping our clients navigate lives full of change—both the expected and unexpected, the challenges and opportunities. We know that every change, whether personal, economic, or investment-related, has emotional and financial implications that are inextricably linked. This is why our teams invest the time to understand you, your family, your concerns, and your goals for the future. By building strong relationships with our clients, we can position you for success now and for generations to come.

We offer a robust range of wealth management services including investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, and charitable planning. Our in-house team of experienced, highly credentialed professionals includes wealth advisors, attorneys, trust officers, portfolio managers, and research analysts. Our team-based approach allows each professional to focus on their area of expertise so that our wealth advisors can focus their full attention on you.

Our values fuel our dedication to our clients

  • Our counsel extends beyond the numbers

    As an employee-owned firm, our team is intentionally structured to allow our wealth advisors time to really get to know you. We know each person and every family is different than the next. It is our job to provide customized solutions that take into account your individual circumstances. Our advisors focus on the details so you can have peace of mind.

  • We put your interests first

    Johnson Investment Counsel is an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. As an RIA, we are legally bound by the fiduciary standard of care, which requires an advisor to act solely in the client’s best interest when offering personalized financial advice. We don’t chase commissions, we don’t have quotas to meet, and there are no demands being set by corporate entities. You’ll never find us pushing investments that benefit us more than they’ll benefit you. When you choose to work with us, you’ll get a team of financial experts providing sound counsel and putting your interests ahead of our own.

  • Our expertise spans every team

    When our founder Tim Johnson began serving his first clients in 1965, he was planting the seeds for a new kind of wealth management firm—one with an in-house team of experienced financial professionals across a robust range of disciplines. Our team includes wealth advisors, attorneys, trust officers, portfolio managers, and research analysts, all dedicated to bringing their expertise to every client relationship. The result is a truly unique experience designed to help every client successfully navigate the changes and opportunities that impact them.

  • Decades of experience available for your situation

    Throughout your life, you’ll face many changes and uncertainties that extend far beyond your investment portfolio. These moments can cause stress and impact your financial decisions. Since our founding, we’ve worked with countless clients who have encountered situations similar to yours. Each time, we’ve helped them navigate through difficult situations, with our team bringing their collective expertise to the table to develop the best solutions for long-term success.

  • We are focused on your future

    When clients choose Johnson Investment Counsel as their wealth management partner, it’s not because we promised them quick returns or unrealistic investment performance. It's because they know our eyes are focused squarely on their future. We consider every possible scenario and impact in order to build a portfolio of diversified and high-qualified investments that are rooted in long-term certainty over short-term risk and tailored to your needs.

Our firm at a glance

as of 6/30/2025

  • 100%

    Employee-owned and independent

  • 98%

    Client Retention Rate

  • 34

    Certified Financial Planners™ (CFP®)

  • 39

    CFA® Charterholders

  • 6

    Licensed attorneys

  • Rooted in service. Driven by heart.

    Founder Tim Johnson is known for saying that the most important thing we do at Johnson is hire people, because our people embody our mission to use our expertise, experience, and passion for serving others to help our clients reach their goals. As our team has grown, we’ve been able to expand our offerings across a variety of divisions, while remaining true to our roots of providing trusted counsel and exemplary service.

  • Driven to make an impact

    We believe it’s essential to be active members of our communities and to seek out opportunities to give back and serve others.

  • Are you passionate about building strong partnerships?

    At Johnson Investment Counsel, we don’t define our employees’ success by a sales goal. We define it by how happy and well-cared-for our clients feel. If you share our integrity and dedication to serving others, we want to hear from you.