Investment & Planning FAQs

What types of accounts are available?

Retail brokerage, IRA, Roth IRA, Beneficiary IRA, Trust accounts and employer sponsored plans.

What financial planning services are offered?

We consider a client’s whole financial life utilizing retirement and financial planning software that allows us to identify and track client goals, determine appropriate asset allocation targets, analyze retirement withdrawal rates and clearly illustrate the probability of achieving retirement or any other goal.

What investment products are available?

Managed accounts, equities, mutual funds, ETF’s, bonds, UIT’s, alternatives, structured products, closed-end funds, options, annuities, life insurance and long term care insurance.

How do you decide what investment mix to recommend?

We make recommendations based on risk tolerance and guidance from the financial plan results. As independent fee-only advisers, we are not incentivized to make one recommendation over another and we do not offer proprietary funds. We strongly consider the cost of investing and are transparent on fees and expenses.

What are your fees and how are they paid?

We utilize a fee-based platform for money management; the fees vary based on portfolio and account size and come directly out of your investment account on a quarterly basis. For clients who prefer planning without investment management, we have an hourly rate and annual packages available.

What services and resources does the Raymond James Home Office provide?

We are independent advisors who have chosen Raymond James as our broker Custodian. We believe in the Client First culture and feel that the support we receive from home office is exemplary. From research and planning, education and development, Raymond James gives us the resources to serve our client’s needs.

Do you refer to other professionals for tax and estate planning services?

Yes. We believe in having strong relationships with professionals who cover areas of your financial life that we do not.

Do you have Trust services?

Yes, we work with any attorney or trust departments to manage trust assets.