Frequently Asked Questions
Who are your clients?
We work with individuals, 401k and pension plans, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. We do not require a minimum investment, rather we are interested in working with those who aim for a successful future and are willing to work toward that goal.
Do you sell any product, receive commissions or get referral fees?
Our core business is financial planning and asset management. Our asset management services are provided to our clients on a fee basis. Financial planning is critical for future success. At this time, we provide many planning services at no additional cost. If more detailed planning is necessary for a particular client we would discuss the additional cost.
If our clients are looking for Insurance products (Life Insurance, Long Term Care, etc.), we would be paid a commission from the company that writes the business.
What is the cost to hire you as an Advisor?
Our primary compensation is paid through asset management fees. They can range from 0.7% to 1.6% depending on the portfolio size. Many of our Financial Planning services and review meetings are provided to our clients at no additional charge.
Are meetings available over the phone or via webinar?
Yes. In this busy world and with today’s technology we can provide our clients a virtual meeting where ever they can get web access.
Do you do Roth IRA's?
Yes, if you would like to set up a Roth IRA, we would set you up through the brokerage platform on TD Ameritrade. TD Ameritrade makes it easy for us to invest in a broad range of investments. TD makes it easy to set up an automatic contributions on a monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, or whatever other time interval.
Are you a Fiduciary?
Yes. When you become a client of Dougherty & Associates, you are accepting us a your discretionary Advisor (Fiduciary) that acts in the client's best interest. This gives us the necessary freedom to control your investments as we see fit for your Risk Tolerance.
For more information on the qualifications and business practices of Dougherty & Associates, please visit our ADV Part 2A.