Headquarters: St. Louis, Mo.
AUM: $4.9 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 50
Years Won: 2020, 2022, 2024
Three cool things:
- Makes a 50% employer match to employees’ contributions to their 401(k) plans, and gives a discretionary year-end contribution that often results with an annual dollar-for-dollar match for retirement accounts. Also provides fully funded health reimbursement accounts — $5,000 for single accounts and $10,000 for family accounts.
- Recognizes service achievements through handwritten cards, posts on the company intranet, shoutouts in quarterly all-hands meetings, as well as lunches and gifts. Free catered lunches from a variety of local restaurants are provided for four weeks during each earnings season.
- Promotes fun through activities such as cornhole tournaments, company picnics, happy hours and trivia nights. In addition to fostering a relaxed environment where employees may wear jeans twice per week, organizes annual events including a fun run, a beach volleyball game, a holiday party and a family breakfast with Santa Claus.
Employees say:
- “Everything we do is oriented around client success, and that unifies the purpose and culture of the firm. We are flexible in how we promote healthy growth of the organization, allowing for individual growth opportunities that contribute to the health of the firm.”
- “My co-workers are pleasant to work with, they are always ready to help and answer any questions. Learning and getting to do new tasks is also a reason I enjoy working at KCM.”
- “The benefits package allows many to feel like they are working at a large company while working at a boutique firm. Additionally, having a lower workforce count allows analysts to feel like they can create a larger impact than if they are working at a large firm.”
