Certified Advisory Corp Review
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September 8th, 2020
Certified Advisory Corp, registered in 2002, is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in 24 state(s) with a licensed staff of 17 advisors. Certified Advisory Corp manages $1.5 billion and provides investment advisory services for 1,942 clients (1:115 advisor/client ratio).
Disciplinary Questions
After checking the disciplinary records of Certified Advisory Corp, our system found no disciplinary questions to ask. Checks take place monthly.
Conflict Questions
After checking the regulatory records of Certified Advisory Corp, our system has identified the following question(s) to ask. Learn more.
Do you offer mutual funds that have 12b-1 fees?
Why ask? 12b-1 fees increase the total annual cost of owning a mutual fund with no guarantee of higher returns. Some firms receive these fees as payments, which creates an incentive to promote them.
Which securities do you trade for yourself that you will also be recommending to me?
Why ask? This firm has marked in their disclosures that they trade recommended securities. While this often can be seen as "eating your own cooking," there are several inherent conflicts that can arise. For example, front running is when a financial professional buys or sell securities ahead of their client. In short, any financial professional should disclose all positions they hold (or have sold short) that they will also be recommending to you.
Our system found no other conflict questions to ask. Checks take place monthly.
Firm Information
As a financial advisory firm, also known as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Certified Advisory Corp can provide a variety of financial planning services for Americans. The goal of a financial advisor is to review your personal finances and work with you to achieve your life goals, e.g., saving for retirement, by creating a comprehensive financial plan. Financial advisors focus primarily on money management, including investments like stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.
Financial planning services can include tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning, or life-based event planning such as saving for college, getting married, purchasing a home, paying down debt, or planning an inheritance.
| Summary | Firm |
| Overall Rating | |
| Minimum Investment | $100,000 |
| Average Client Balance | $778,104 |
| Total AUM | $1.5 billion |
| Fee Range | Ranges from 0.2% to 1.5% Please contact firm for details. |
| Advisor / Client Ratio | 1:115 |
| Languages Offered | English, Spanish |
| Specialities | Retirees |
| Website | Visit Site |
| Phone Number | 407-869-9800 |
| Headquarters | Altamonte Springs, FL |
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| SEC Filings | View SEC IAPD CRD #120990 |
Investment Philosophy
We build portfolios to align with an individual's need for income, both now and in the future, using a combination of no-load mutual funds and ETFs. All investments are screened on 11 distinct data points through a methodology developed by the Centre for Fiduciary Studies in conjunction with the University of Pittsburg Katz Graduate School of Business.
Disciplinary History
An important aspect of the Trust Algorithm is processing the SEC Form ADV Part 1 filing of each Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). “Item 11 Disclosure Information” contains a list of valuable disclosures that are relevant for Americans.
As identified in SEC Form ADV Part 1, Item 11 “Disclosure Information”, the Trust Algorithm identified the following disciplinary disclosures for Certified Advisory Corp:
Cost
Unfortunately, there is no single, uniform pricing standard for working with a financial advisor. Catchphrases, including "fee-only," can be helpful; however, Americans often get confused with competitors promoting "fee-based" in response.
Ultimately, to understand the underlying costs of advisory services, we always recommend asking for an itemized fees breakdown and reading the firm's ADV Part 2 Brochure (Item 5, "Fees and Compensation").
FAQs
Where is Certified Advisory Corp headquartered? Which states do its financial advisors serve?
Certified Advisory Corp is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, FL. Certified Advisory Corp offers financial advisor services in 24 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What is the average client balance at Certified Advisory Corp?
While Certified Advisory Corp advises clients across a variety of portfolio sizes, the average client balance is currently $778,104. In total, Certified Advisory Corp manages $1,511,078,000 in assets.
What is the historical performance of Certified Advisory Corp?
The SEC, nor FINRA, tracks portfolio performance metrics for the financial planning industry. As a result, unlike hedge funds, there is no historical performance for any financial advisory firm. Financial plans and investment portfolios are always unique to the client's personal financial situation.
Can I write a review of Certified Advisory Corp or file a complaint?
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