Michael Mcgowan is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Pathstone, based in Boulder, CO, with 15 years of industry experience. Michael 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 7 more. Their firm serves 2,244 clients with $110B in assets under management.
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Pathstone determines investment management fees based on the specific services selected, account size, complexity, and scope of the relationship. Fees are typically structured as an asset-based fee with fixed or tiered percentage points and breakpoints, though fixed fees, performance-based fees, or comprehensive fees may also apply. Because Pathstone acquired multiple legacy organizations, fee schedules vary by office location and client history. All fee arrangements are fully negotiable and agreed upon in a written contract prior to onboarding.
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1048 Pearl St, Suite 450, Boulder, CO, 80302
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Michael is a founding board member of Grabella's, a startup company in the frozen and shelf-stable breakfast food industry founded by his spouse. He dedicates a few hours per week to typical board member duties, such as fiduciary duty, corporate governance, and strategic advice.
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Pathstone
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Crestone Asset Management LLC
Crestone Securities LLCBroker
Blackrock Investment Management, LLC
Blackrock Investments, LLCBroker
Alps Distributors, INC.Broker
Unified Financial Securities, INC.Broker
James Capital Alliance INC
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