Cates FP has a unique fee schedule so that middle-class Americans who don’t have significant investable assets can still get high quality financial planning advice.
Includes:
- Investment Management
- Ongoing Financial and Tax Planning
- Personal Tax Return Preparation (Form 1040)
- IRS Representation and Resolution (Form 1040 issues)
| Asset Tier | Fee (as % of managed assets) |
|---|---|
| First $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $1,000,001 to $3,000,000 | 0.50% |
| $3,000,001 and up | 0.25% |
$5,000 minimum annual fee paid monthly
A La Carte Services
| Asset Tier | Fee (as % of managed assets) |
|---|---|
| First $100,000 | 1.50% |
| $100,001 to $300,000 | 1.25% |
| $300,001 and up | 1.00% |
Comprehensive Financial and Tax Planning consists of an ongoing fee that is paid monthly, in advance, at a rate from $150 to $400 per month depending on complexity.
If investment management is requested along with ongoing financial planning, and the Comprehensive Tax and Wealth Management service is not desired, the investment management fee will be a flat 0.75% on all managed investments. The fee will be paid in arrears and debited directly from client accounts on a monthly basis.
Financial Planning fee is an hourly rate of $175 per hour.
Tax Services
The fees for Personal Tax Return Preparation typically range from $150 to $1,500 depending on complexity and quality of recordkeeping.
The fees for Business Tax Return Preparation for S Corporation, Partnership, Estate, and Trust tax returns typically range from $400 to $4,000 depending on complexity and quality of recordkeeping.
IRS Representation and Resolution is billed at a rate of $175 per hour and is due at the completion of the engagement.
