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Walter Virden

25 Years of Experience
Arlington, TX
Broker

Walter Virden is a registered investment advisor at Momentum Independent Network INC., based in Arlington, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. Walter 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

1205 S. Bowen, Arlington, TX, 76013

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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

Walter is a partner at Virden Chapman & Virden, PLLC, a CPA firm, dedicating full-time hours. He also serves as Assistant Treasurer and Board Member for St. John's Foundation, spending minimal time, and as Director for Harry Male Youth Foundation, spending minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Momentum Independent Network INC.
November 2001 - Present · 24 yrs 10 mos
Momentum Independent Network INC.Broker
November 2001 - Present · 24 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
1st Global Capital CORP.Broker
December 2000 - November 2001 · 11 mos
State Registrations1 state
TX
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