Sylvia Kwan is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Ellevest, based in San Francisco, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. Sylvia operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 8 more. Their firm serves 471 clients with $1.1B in assets under management.
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Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.25% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.95% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.90% |
| $5.0M - $7.0M | 0.80% |
| $7.0M - $10.0M | 0.70% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.65% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.60% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.55% |
| $50.0M - $75.0M | 0.50% |
| $75.0M - $100.0M | 0.40% |
| $100M+ | 0.35% |
Fees are negotiable based on account type, size, and expected investments. Sub-advisor fees (Ethic up to 0.30%, AllianceBernstein 0.23%) apply in addition where applicable.
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San Francisco, CA
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Sylvia is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of SimplySmart Asset Management, Inc. Her duties at SimplySmart include business and portfolio management, and she spends about half her time between SimplySmart and Ellevest.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Ellevest
Simplysmart Asset Management
Previous Registrations
Financial Engines Advisors LLC
State Registrations3 states
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