Western Growers Financial Services (WGFS) offers investment management and financial planning services. WGFS works with clients to develop a personal investment policy, create, and manage a portfolio. WGFS also provides comprehensive financial planning services for a fee, specializing in advice to professionals, pre-retirees, and retirees. Clients can use WGFS for financial planning only, investment management only, or both.
Western Growers Financial Services charges an annual fee for investment management services based on a percentage of the assets invested. For accounts managed by third-party advisors, WGFS charges between 0.30% and 1.00% of the invested assets. For accounts managed directly by WGFS, the annual fee is up to 2.50% of the managed assets. The exact percentage is determined based on the size and complexity of the account and the client's needs. Fees are negotiable.