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Manuel Goulart

27 Years of Experience
San Ramon, CA
3 DisclosuresBroker

Manuel Goulart is a registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, based in San Ramon, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. Manuel operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 9,021 clients with $3.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
114 advisors
Number of Clients
9,021 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$368K average
Assets Under Management
$3.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K

FFS offers several investment management programs. Fees are determined separately for each account and are negotiable, based on factors like assets under management, account structure, and services provided. Fees are generally a percentage of assets under management and can be charged quarterly or monthly, in advance or arrears.

Independence Advisory accounts typically do not exceed 2.50% annually. The Managed Portfolio Program has a fee of 1.65% annually. FCMS Private Wealth Solutions fees do not exceed 1.70% of the first $1,000,000 and 1.40% thereafter, annually. Nationwide Variable Annuity fees do not exceed 1.50% annually.

Some programs have minimum account balances and additional custodial fees that could result in an effective rate greater than the stated percentage.

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Location

San Ramon, CA

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
November 2011
Denied
Customer Dispute
February 2010
Denied
Customer Dispute
March 2007
Settled
Other Business Activities

Manuel is the President of Goulart Partners DBA for Founders Financial Securities, an investment advisory firm. He dedicates a full-time commitment to this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
April 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Founders Financial Securities LLCBroker
April 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.
January 2012 - April 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INCBroker
January 2012 - April 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Investment Advisors International, INC.
June 2009 - January 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos
World Group Securities, INC.Broker
January 2006 - January 2012 · 6 yrs
World Group Securities, INC.Broker
August 2003 - December 2005 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
February 2000 - December 2001 · 1 yr 10 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
October 1997 - February 2000 · 2 yrs 4 mos
PFS Investments INC.Broker
March 1997 - August 1997 · 5 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
October 1996 - January 1997 · 3 mos
State Registrations2 states
CAWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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