Blue fiberoptics

OUR 
HISTORY

Innovation has been part of our DNA since our story began in 1936.

84

YEARS AGO

Established in Tacoma, WA by Frank Russell

51

YEARS AGO

We were a pioneer in institutional investment consulting. Our first consulting client, JCPenney, is still with us today.

40

YEARS AGO

We helped pioneer the OCIO industry with our first outsourced client.

35

YEARS AGO

We invented the first smart-beta strategies with the creation of small cap, growth and value styles.

35

YEARS AGO

We launched multi-asset portfolios for advisors serving individual investors.

25

YEARS AGO

We invented an effective way to manage portfolio transitions.

17

YEARS AGO

We launched our tax-smart investment solutions.

16

YEARS AGO

We increased our focus on asset management, reaching $100 billion in AUM.

TODAY

$2.5t

in assets under advice

$284.8b

in assets under management

We manage $284.8 billion on behalf of institutions, advisors and the individuals they represent.

AUM as of 6/30/2020 & AUA as of 12/31/2019

Corporate overview

We are a leading global investment solutions partner, dedicated to improving people's financial security.

Our people

We are passionate about exceeding client expectations.

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Our clients

We proudly serve some of the world's most iconic investors.

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Awards

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Diversity

We proudly support equality and diversity in the workplace.


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Corporate responsibility

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