Bryan Ellis is a registered investment advisor at Second Mountain Financial, INC., based in Redondo Beach, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. Bryan operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 19 clients with $37M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Second Mountain Financial is compensated by fixed retainer fees, not based on the value of your investments. The minimum annual fee is $12,000, consisting of $7,000 for investment management and $5,000 for financial planning. This fee is paid quarterly or monthly in advance. If you end the relationship, you'll receive a refund for any unearned portion of the fee. You can pay the fee directly or have it deducted from your investment accounts. Custodial fees may also apply.
Location
1815 Via El Prado Ste 303, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
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Bryan is the sole shareholder, president, and employee of Second Mountain Tax & Accounting, Inc., which provides tax services. During tax season, Bryan spends about 40% of his time on this, and after tax season, he devotes about a quarter of his time to the business.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Second Mountain Financial, INC.
Previous Registrations
Bryan R. Ellis, CPA
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