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A Legacy of Trust

Fenimore Asset Management was founded in 1974 with the mission of protecting and growing capital over the long term for our investors. To accomplish this, we conduct in-depth, independent investment research as we seek to maximize return and minimize risk. At the end of the day, our greatest priority is serving investors with excellence and integrity. Based in the greater Albany, NY area, we are proud to offer our clients mutual funds, retirement planning, portfolio management, and more. Contact us today to learn more about us or to arrange a meeting with one of our associates.

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Fenimore Through The Years

1974

Thomas O. Putnam founded Fenimore Asset Management in 1974 as a means to manage family money after the Putnams sold their quality, booming business — Fenimore Fabrics.
1984

Forbes magazine feature: “Making a Name in the Catskills” — “Does being tucked away in a small town hurt a stock picker? Not if you know how to invest the way Thomas Putnam does.”
1987

FAM Value Fund is established to offer Fenimore’s distinctive investment approach, focused on quality companies, to mutual fund investors nationwide.
1992

Kiplinger’s magazine cover feature: “Best Mutual Funds” — “From a town of 5,268 in upstate New York. Results should impress the toughest city slickers.”
1996

FAM Dividend Focus Fund opens to provide a second mutual fund option centered on quality businesses that pay dividends.
2006

Kiplinger’s magazine spotlights Fenimore: “Raves for an off Wall Street Firm” — “If you really understand your companies (holdings), you don’t have to worry about what Wall Street thinks.”
2012

FAM Small Cap Fund is launched with a commitment to investing in quality, sustainable, small-cap businesses.
2014

Carrying the Legacy Forward: 40 Years of Independent, Proprietary Investment Management
2016

Fenimore’s new Albany, NY office opens to provide even more access and opportunities to meet with our investment professionals.
2020

COVID-19 impacted the way we all live and work. Fenimore focused on safety and seamless business continuity while keeping our investors’ best interests in mind.