FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing someone to help manage your financial livelihood is a big step. We have used our years of industry expertise to compile some of the most important questions to help structure your search process.

Why do I need a financial planner?

Accumulating wealth creates both uncommon opportunities and imposing challenges. Families of considerable wealth are faced with an array of unique needs. We are often able to identify unique opportunities and “blind spots” that our clients may not have discovered on their own. Our planning and investing discipline will align your financial goals with your life and legacy goals and eliminate the layers of stress that come from self-management.

Who are your clients?

We have clients of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds, such as technology, medicine, real estate, entertainment, and finance. Our private client group consists largely of business owners, physicians, senior executives, and retirees who want their money managed by an independent firm. As a whole, our clients work with us not just to receive high-quality investment and financial solutions, but to benefit from an engagement model designed to ensure a deep understanding of their situation and goals.

What are your fees and accounts minimum?

We generally charge a management fee based upon a percentage of the total value of the assets we manage. We do not receive commissions on transactions and we accept no other forms of compensation from investment product providers or financial institutions. We generally work with qualified investors with a minimum of liquid investable assets of $500,000. For complete details on our fees structure, please review our ADV Brochure.

What makes your firm unique?

1. We have a unique pedigree. We take a holistic approach, exploring all aspects of our client’s financial situation. This includes retirement planning, tax review, investment management, college funding, and estate planning. We work with our clients’ professional tax and legal advisors to ensure a coordinated approach to wealth management.

2. We are 100% independent and objective. The recommendations we provide have zero influence on the compensation we receive.

3. We are guided by a culture of innovation that has allowed us to successfully meet the wealth and legacy needs of our clients today and for future generations. The values of our firm have been molded from our deep-rooted desire to build long-lasting, substantive relationships with our clients.

4. We are client first. We listen to our clients and get to know their families so we can build both strong relationships and the best plans for their futures. People are at the core of what we do.