Babak Gahvari is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Canter Wealth, based in La Jolla, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. Babak operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 280 clients with $390M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.95% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.90% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $7.0M | 0.80% |
| $7.0M - $10.0M | 0.70% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.60% |
| $15M+ | 0.50% |
Fees are negotiable based on client criteria and anticipated future assets. Accounts falling below the $750,000 minimum may be subject to a minimum quarterly fee of $1,875.
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Location
7825 Fay Avenue, Suite 140, La Jolla, CA, 92037
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Regulatory History
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Babak owns a single-family rental unit and dedicates minimal time to its management. He may offer clients advice or products from Canter Companies, where he may receive commissions.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Canter Wealth
Previous Registrations
Pure Financial Advisors, INC.
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
State Registrations2 states
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