About Cozad Asset Management INC
<p>Founded in 1972 in Champaign in east-central Illinois, Cozad Asset Management INC works with individuals and multi-generational families across more than 40 states on investment and retirement planning decisions.</p> <p>The firm is a Registered Investment Advisor with 26 employees and reported $2.0B in assets under management (2026). Clients work with a team that includes investment advisors, CPAs, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners, which supports coordination across investing, planning, and tax topics.</p> <p>For employer-sponsored retirement plans, Cozad can act as a 3(21) fiduciary advisor, helping plan sponsors evaluate the lineup, monitor performance, and document decisions while the sponsor keeps final authority. This role is a practical fit for committees that want hands-on guidance without delegating full discretion.</p> <p>What sets Cozad apart is its in-house mix of advisory and tax credentials, which helps keep planning and investment work in one place for clients who prefer a single primary team.</p> <ul> <li>3(21) fiduciary support for plan sponsors (<a href="/plan-advisors">plan advisors</a>)</li> <li>Investment management</li> <li>Financial planning</li> <li>Tax services</li> <li>Asset protection planning</li> </ul>
Website: https://cozadasset.com/
Founded: 1972
Employees: 26
Office Locations
- Champaign, IL (Headquarters)
Services Offered
- 3(21) Investment Advisor
Client Statistics (2026)
- Total Clients: 0
- Total AUM: $2.0B
Plans Serviced (2024)
Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND AFFILIATES MATCHING TSA PLAN | CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND AFFILIATES, IL | $1.4B | 16,060 |
| CARLE PROFIT SHARING PLAN | CARLE HOLDING COMPANY, INC., IL | $330M | 1,869 |
| CHRISTIE CLINIC 401K PROFIT SHARING PLAN | CHRISTIE BUSINESS HOLDING COMPANY, PC, IL | $231M | 1,016 |
| COLLEGE FRESH, INC. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | COLLEGE FRESH, INC., IL | $3M | 351 |