Firm Overview

Crawford Investment Counsel is an Atlanta based investment firm focused on the management of significant investment portfolios for both institutional and private investors throughout the U.S. We have been an SEC registered investment advisor since our inception in 1980.

The firm’s primary interest is in protecting and growing our clients' asset base, and our firm structure is intentionally designed to align our objectives with those of our clients. The firm is independent, 100% employee owned, and has no outside affiliations.

Crawford Investment Counsel was established in 1980 by John H. Crawford, III in an effort to create an environment for investing which would promote independent thought, allow for objective decision making and encourage a high level of personalized service and integrity. Currently, the firm employs 31 individuals, and actively manages over $3.4 billion in assets. Clients include foundations, endowments, corporations, public funds, Taft-Hartley plans, and private investors.

Our investment discipline is value based, emphasizes fundamental research and focuses on long-term decision making. Quality, consistency and predictability are central themes in our portfolio holdings. Portfolios are constructed with the goal of achieving above-average returns while subjecting clients to below-average levels of risk. The firm strives to engage in long-standing relationships and provide a high level of client service.