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Toni Sutherland

29 Years of Experience
Aptos, CA
6 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Toni Sutherland is a registered investment advisor at Emerson Equity LLC, based in Aptos, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. Toni operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management. Their firm serves 679 clients with $330M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
123 advisors
Number of Clients
679 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$483K average
Assets Under Management
$327.9M

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M2.50%
$1M+2.25%

Fees are negotiable. The Advisor, as a registered Broker-Dealer, also receives 12b-1 fees for certain mutual fund transactions.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

9055 Soquel Dr. #H, Aptos, CA, 95003

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Customer Dispute
July 2012
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2011
Withdrawn
Customer Dispute
September 2011
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2010
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2010
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
July 2003
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Toni is involved in several outside business activities, including alternative investments and investment advice through Alta Investment Group (taking about a quarter of her time), directing and fundraising for non-profits, and working as a real estate agent. Toni also engages in insurance sales as an estate planning tool, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos
Emerson Equity LLCBroker
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Realta Equities, INC.Broker
February 2025 - February 2025 · 0 mos
Realta Investment Advisors, INC
February 2025 - February 2025 · 0 mos
Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC
February 2015 - March 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC
October 2013 - December 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos
Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC
September 2013 - September 2013 · 0 mos
Sandlapper Securities, LLCBroker
September 2013 - March 2019 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
September 2006 - September 2013 · 7 yrs
Independent Financial Group, LLC
September 2006 - September 2013 · 7 yrs
Pacific West Financial Consultant INC
March 2003 - September 2006 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Pacific West Securities, INC.Broker
March 2003 - September 2006 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Foothill Securities, INC.
June 2002 - April 2003 · 10 mos
Foothill Securities, INC.Broker
June 2002 - April 2003 · 10 mos
Salomon Smith Barney INC.
August 1999 - June 2002 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Salomon Smith Barney INC.Broker
November 1998 - June 2002 · 3 yrs 7 mos
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
July 1998 - November 1998 · 4 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
July 1998 - November 1998 · 4 mos
Monterey Bay Securities, INC.Broker
August 1997 - November 1998 · 1 yr 3 mos
Sunamerica Securities, INC.Broker
May 1996 - March 1997 · 10 mos
State Registrations15 states
ALAZCAFLGAHIIANHNVNYOHORUTVAWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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