Firm Info
Firm Size
Services Offered
- Financial Planning
- Portfolio Management for Individuals & Small Businesses
- Portfolio Management of Pooled Investment Vehicles
- Portfolio Management for Businesses or Institutional Clients
- Pension Consulting Services
- Selection of Others Advisors
Types of Clients
- Individuals (Not High Net Worth)
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Individuals High Net Worth
*>=750k in Investable Assets or >=1.5m of Estimated Total Net Worth
- Pooled Investment Vehicles
- Pension & Profit Sharing Plans
- Charitable Organizations
- Corporations or Other Businesses Not Listed Above
Available Fee Structures
- Percentage of Assets Under Management (AUM)
- Hourly
- Fixed Fees (Other than subscription)
- Performance-based Fees
Frontier Wealth Management, LLC Overview
Frontier Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment advisory firm based in Kansas City, MO. The firm has been in business since 2007 and specializes in providing investment advice to individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. Their fee-only arrangement ensures that the firm is completely transparent and puts their clients' interests first. Frontier Wealth Management offers a range of services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting services. Through their portfolio management services, the firm is able to manage pooled investment vehicles and maintain portfolios for businesses or institutional clients. Additionally, they offer selection services for other advisors. The firm’s primary focus is on investment advice, which means they do not sell products or receive commissions. Instead, they provide unbiased and objective advice tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. With years of experience and a customer-centric approach, Frontier Wealth Management is a reliable choice for those in need of personalized investment services.
Frontier Wealth Management, LLC is an investment firm that serves a diverse set of clients. The firm specializes in assisting individuals, high net worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pension or profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other corporation types not listed. With years of experience in managing and growing clients' portfolios, Frontier Wealth Management caters to the financial planning needs of a broad range of clients. When it comes to fees, Frontier Wealth Management offers multiple fee structures depending on the level of service required by the client. The firm provides percentage of assets under management (AUM) structure which charges a percentage of the total value of the client's portfolio. Additionally, the firm offers hourly rates, which charge for specific services and can involve consultations, analysis, and execution fees. Frontier Wealth Management, LLC also provides fixed fees which are applied to specific transactions, usually covering a particular investment strategy or specific service. Lastly, performance-based fees are offered by the firm, which is an additional fee that is charged if the investment portfolio meets or exceeds the pre-determined returns. Overall, Frontier Wealth Management, LLC offers a wide range of fee structures to cater to the financial planning needs of its diverse clientele.
Typical Clients, Fee Structures & Investment Minimum
According to the note in Frontier Wealth Management, LLC's Part 2 Brochure, the firm does not require a minimum initial account value. However, the Funds managed by the firm typically require a minimum initial investment of $100,000 or more, depending on the Fund. Further information about investor suitability can be found in the respective Fund's CPPM.
How This Office Can Help Douglas County, NE Residents
As a Private Wealth Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Kenton Bradley is committed to helping clients in Auburn, CA achieve their financial goals. He has extensive experience in providing customized financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses in the area. Kenton understands the unique financial situations someone living in Auburn might be facing, such as managing retirement income, building wealth, and navigating tax laws. Kenton provides comprehensive financial planning services that are tailored to each client's needs, goals, and risk tolerance. He offers advice on investment portfolio management, tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, and retirement planning. He also helps clients navigate complex financial situations, such as selling a business, inheriting wealth, or managing sudden wealth events. Kenton's ultimate goal is to help his clients feel confident about their financial future and achieve their dreams.
Services Offered by Frontier Wealth Management, LLC
Core Advisor Services
Financial Planning
Financial planning services encompass the process of devising strategies for your future financial well-being, including preparing for events such as retirement, funding your child's college education, or planning for the transfer of assets.
Portfolio Management for Individuals & Small Businesses
Portfolio management entails the careful selection and strategic management of investment combinations tailored to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses.
Market Timing Services
Market timing services involve the endeavor to generate short-term profits from investments by capitalizing on opportunities to buy at low prices and sell at high prices.
Other Services
Selection of Other Advisors
The firm provides support in selecting and engaging other advisors who possess specialized expertise to complement your financial needs.
Publication of Periodicals or Newsletters
The firm engages in the dissemination of diverse financial educational materials through the publication of periodicals.
Educational Seminars & Workshops
The firm organizes and conducts seminars or workshops aimed at enlightening investors on various financial concepts.
Fee Structures
Financial advisory fees usually are based on the services provided. Fee types charged by Frontier Wealth Management, LLC most likely consist of the following fee types: asset-based, hourly or fixed. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not offered by the firm.
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Percentage of Assets Under Management (AUM)
This fee structure charges a percentage of the assets under management by the firm. Fee structures are often tiered based on the amount of assets managed, with higher AUM often charged a lower rate.
Between 0.50% and 2.00% of assets under management (annually), often lower for a robo advisor. Fees are typically charged quarterly by the firm and will show on your investment statement. View typical advisor costs here.
~96% of registered firms offer this fee structure.
If you have $1 million managed by a firm at a 1% management fee, you would be charged $10,000/year to manage your assets (or $2,500 per quarter). This would be automatically deducted from your investment portfolio.
Hourly
Similar to an attorney, a financial consultant might charge fees based on hourly rates. This fee structure can be advantageous when seeking specific or ad hoc advice.
Charges generally span from $150 to $400 per hour, depending on the extent of the services required.
~33% of registered firms offer this fee structure.
If you needed hourly consulting to sell a business or transfer your estate to your children but did not want your assets managed by a firm, you could consult a firm at an hourly rate to answer any questions you may have.
Fixed Fees (Other than subscription)
Fixed fees are a one-time, lump-sum payment rendered for a specific service, such as creating a financial plan without ongoing management or implementation. This option is beneficial if you solely require guidance for a particular objective rather than a long-term consultancy or asset management.
Fixed fees for creating a financial plan often range from $1,000 to $3,000.
~49% of registered firms offer this fee structure.
If you did not want a firm to manage your assets but needed to create a retirement plan, life transition plan such as divorce or loss of a spouse, estate transition plan, business financial plan, or any other financial planning, you could consult with an RIA firm to help you with the creation of that plan.
Performance-based Fees
Advisors typically obtain performance-based fees if a portfolio surpasses a predefined benchmark. This fee is determined through various methods, but is most commonly assessed as a percentage of investment gains. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to undertake riskier decisions in pursuit of generating higher returns.
“Two and Twenty” is common among hedge funds with a 2% management fee and a 20% incentive fee above the “hurdle rate,” or performance threshold the fund is compared against.
32% of registered firms offer this fee structure.
A hedge fund earns a 15% return with a 20% performance fee in above the performance of the S&P 500, which grew 7% that same year.
20% of fund growth in excess of S&P 500’s 7% growth for that year = 15% hedge fund growth - 7% S&P 500 growth = 8% difference x 20% = 2% performance fee (in addition to the management fee).
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Subscription (Newsletter or Periodical)
Commissions
Occasionally, advisors are compensated through commissions by selling certain financial products, such as mutual funds or life insurance policies, or as a broker-dealer by facilitating the buying and selling of securities. Advisors who receive commissions may be incentivized to make specific suggestions to clients in order to secure a commission. Advisors who operate on a fee-only basis do not earn commissions, whereas fee-based advisors may do so.
Often 3% - 6% of the value of the security.
Only ~3% of registered firms say they offer this fee structure, but other advisors may receive “soft dollars”. Many mutual funds charge 12b-1 fees to cover the promoting and selling of the fund’s shares. While your advisor does not charge these fees, they may receive a kickback for recommending the investment.
An advisor selling their client on a life insurance policy and receiving a commission on the sale of that policy, or recommending a specific investment and receiving a kickback for that recommendation.
Other
Firms occasionally offer unconventional fee structures when charging clients. For more detailed information about a firm’s specific fee structures, please refer to their Form ADV and Part 2 Brochure.
Types of Clients
*The Securities & Exchange Commission defines someone as “high net worth” if they have $750,000 or more in investable assets or $1.5M of estimated total net worth.
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Disciplinary History
Frontier Wealth Management, LLC does not have any disclosures. Please visit it's Form ADV for more details.