Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC
Investment ManagementCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC is an independent investment management firm that focuses on micro, small, and mid-cap equities. Founded in 1974 and based in San Diego, California, the firm operates as a 100% employee-owned organization with a bottom-up, research-driven approach aimed at uncovering undiscovered or undervalued growth opportunities within smaller companies. Its client base comprises institutional plan sponsors and high-net-worth individuals, for whom it constructs portfolios designed to generate alpha through disciplined stock selection rather than broad market timing. The company is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC, and its ongoing activity includes expanding positions in selected equities, as illustrated by recent stakes across various companies. This places Rice Hall James within the investment management industry as a boutique, independent firm prioritizing fundamental-driven investing in smaller capitalization segments.