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West Branch Capital, registered in 2013, is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in 10 state(s) with a licensed staff of 8 advisors. West Branch Capital manages $410.8 million and provides investment advisory services for 355 clients (1:45 advisor/client ratio).
| Firm Information | Value |
| Overall Rating | |
| Advisors Directory | View Directory |
| Avg Advisor Years Registered | 21 |
| Minimum Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Average Client Balance | $1,157,157 |
| Total AUM | $410.8 million |
| Advisor / Client Ratio | 1:45 |
| Headquarters | Amherst, MA |
| SEC Filings | View SEC IAPD CRD #133813 |
| State(s) Registered | CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, NH, NY, NC, TX, VA |
| Cost Considerations | Firm |
| 12B-1 Fees | No |
| Attorney Conflict | No |
| Broker-Dealer Conflict | No |
| Performance-Based Fees | No |
| Commissions Conflict | No |
| Insurance Agent Conflict - Affiliation | No |
| Insurance Agent Conflict - Firm | No |
| Non-Secure Website | No |
| Private Investment Management | No |
| Proprietary Products | No |
| Side-by-Side Management | No |
| Soft-dollar Arrangements | Yes |
| Trades Recommended Securities | Yes |
What financial services does West Branch Capital offer?
As a financial advisory firm, also known as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), West Branch Capital 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.
Where is West Branch Capital headquartered? Which states do its financial advisors serve?
West Branch Capital is headquartered in Amherst, MA. West Branch Capital offers financial advisor services in 10 states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What is the average client balance at West Branch Capital?
While West Branch Capital advises clients across a variety of portfolio sizes, the average client balance is currently $1,157,157. In total, West Branch Capital manages $410,790,982 in assets.
How much does West Branch Capital charge for its advisory services?
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. Reading the firm's ADV Part 2 Brochure (Item 5, "Fees and Compensation") is another option, albeit more time-intensive and nuanced (trust us, we have read thousands).
What is the historical performance of West Branch Capital?
Fun Fact: No regulator currently tracks portfolio performance metrics for the financial planning industry. Remember, the financial plan your financial advisor creates with you will always be unique to your personal financial situation. That's the value of working with a financial advisor.
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