Carol Garza is a registered investment advisor at Momentum Independent Network INC., based in Dallas, TX, with 38 years of industry experience. Carol operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 1,916 clients with $1.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
133 advisors
Number of Clients
1,916 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$698K average
Assets Under Management
$1.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$30K

MIN offers several investment programs with fees based on the total value of your account. These fees cover services like access to an IAR, portfolio management, account statements, and custodial services. The fees do not cover the expenses of the investments themselves, such as ETFs or mutual funds. The specific fees vary depending on the program you choose and the types of investments in your account. Here's a summary of the maximum fees for some of the programs:

Aviator, Co-Pilot, and Navigator UMA Programs:

  • Up to $249,999: 2.25% for individual securities accounts, 1.75% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $250,000 – $499,999: 2.00% for individual securities accounts, 1.50% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $500,000 – $999,999: 1.75% for individual securities accounts, 1.25% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $1,000,000 and over: 1.50% for individual securities accounts, 1.00% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts

Passport Series SMA and Momentum Pathways UMA Programs:

  • First $250,000: 2.90 – 3.00% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.55 – 1.65% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $250,000: 2.40 – 2.50% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.40 – 1.50% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $500,000: 2.15 – 2.25% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.25 – 1.35% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $4,000,000: 1.90 – 2.00% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.05 – 1.15% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Over $5,000,000: 1.75 – 1.85% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 0.90 – 1.00% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios

Gateway Fund Strategist Portfolios:

  • Up to $249,999: 3.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.65% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.75% for Mutual Funds
  • $250,000 – $499,999: 2.50% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.50% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.50% for Mutual Funds
  • $500,000 – $999,999: 2.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.35% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.25% for Mutual Funds
  • $1,000,000 and up: 1.85% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.15% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.10% for Mutual Funds

Compass UMA Program:

  • $0 - $250,000: 3.00%
  • $250,000 - $500,000: 2.50%
  • $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25%
  • $1,000,000 - $4,000,000: 2.00%
  • Over $4,000,000: 1.85%

Endeavor Program:

  • Up to $249,999: 1.75%
  • $250,000 - $499,999.99: 1.50%
  • $500,000 - $999,999.99: 1.25%
  • $1,000,000+: 1.00%

Explorer Program:

  • $0 - $249,999: 3.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.65% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.75% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $250,000 - 499,999: 2.50% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.50% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.50% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $500,000 - 999,999: 2.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.35% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.25% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $1,000,000 and up: 1.85% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.15% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.10% for Mutual Fund Portfolio

These fees are negotiable and may vary based on factors like account value and the services provided.

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Location

717 N. Harwood Street, Suite 3400, Dallas, TX, 75201

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Carol is an independent representative for Young Living (essential oils), owner of So Sassy at Heart (monogram & craft business), and a representative for Color Street Nails. She dedicates minimal time to Young Living and Color Street Nails, and about a quarter of her time to So Sassy at Heart.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Momentum Independent Network INC.Broker
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Momentum Independent Network INC.
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Hilltop Securities INC.
April 2009 - Present · 17 yrs
Hilltop Securities INC.Broker
April 2009 - Present · 17 yrs
Previous Registrations
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
January 2007 - April 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
September 2006 - April 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
April 2004 - July 2006 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Morgan Stanley
April 1993 - July 2003 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
April 1993 - July 2003 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Smith Barney, Harris Upham & CO., IncorporatedBroker
March 1991 - March 1993 · 2 yrs
Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, INC.Broker
August 1988 - November 1990 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Reeves and Company, Investments and Securities, INC.Broker
January 1988 - May 1988 · 4 mos
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedBroker
August 1986 - September 1987 · 1 yr 1 mo
United Securities, INC.Broker
January 1984 - August 1984 · 7 mos
State Registrations52 states
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