Horizon Kinetics Founded in 1994, but with roots going back to the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, we have been an established presence in independent research and investment management for over 25 years. We are an independently owned and operated investment boutique that adheres to a long-term, contrarian, fundamental value investment philosophy that the founders established 26 years ago at Bankers Trust Company. Horizon Kinetics has over 70 employees and has primary offices in New York City, White Plains, NY and Summit, NJ.