St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management Increases Verizon Stake

Firm boosts position in cell phone carrier by over 35% in Q4 2025

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:18pm

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St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) by 35.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a regulatory filing. The firm now owns 91,015 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock, making it Verizon's 12th largest institutional investor.

Why it matters

Verizon is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the U.S., providing wireless, broadband, and enterprise services. Institutional investors closely monitor changes in major shareholders as an indicator of market sentiment and potential future performance.

The details

St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC purchased an additional 23,843 shares of Verizon in Q4 2025, bringing its total position to 91,015 shares. This represents approximately 2.3% of the firm's total assets under management. Verizon's stock has seen increased volatility in recent quarters amid industry competition and macroeconomic uncertainty.

  • St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC filed its Q4 2025 holdings with the SEC on March 21, 2026.

The players

St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC

A Missouri-based investment management firm that oversees over $4 billion in client assets.

Verizon Communications Inc.

A major U.S. telecommunications company that provides wireless, broadband, and enterprise services nationwide.

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The takeaway

Institutional investors like St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management are closely watching Verizon's performance and positioning themselves accordingly. This suggests the telecommunications giant remains an attractive long-term investment despite recent market volatility.