Transparency in Fees

There is no need to guess what, when, and why you are paying for account servicing fees.

We want our clients to be in the know. We strive to empower you through the support and resources of our experienced fiduciary firm.

 During our initial collaborative conversations, we will:

• Establish who you are as an individual: Needs, concerns, goals
• Establish who you are as an investor: Risk tolerance, time horizon, level of desired portfolio involvement
• Apply our findings to determine appropriate recommendations for actionable next steps

Account Types

Before we discuss what you wish to invest in, we need to understand your investor behaviors so that we can research the appropriate account models. It is important to note that your needs change over time, which can impact long-term financial objectives and strategies. 

Commission vs. Fee-Based Account: What's the Difference?

For your convenience, we have summarized a handful each fee model's defining characteristics below.  To access the comparisons chart (PDF), scroll back up to the top of this page and click on the orange button titled, 'View the Chart.'

¹Additional servicing and account maintenance fees may apply.

Case Studies

Take a look below to read more about how and why investors may select commission, fee, direct business, or a mix of these account types to fit their specific needs. These profiles are not real people and their personas are meant to be used for conceptual purposes only.