John Masters, CPA, PC provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, business owners, professionals, and retirees. The firm is led by John Masters, who is a Certified Public Accountant and attorney. Investment management services are handled on a discretionary basis, meaning the firm makes day-to-day trading decisions on your behalf to match your goals and risk tolerance. The firm focuses primarily on common stocks, building diversified portfolios across sectors and using a balanced mix of defensive and growth-oriented investments. In addition to portfolio management, John Masters, CPA, PC offers hourly consultations for specific investment diversification and allocation questions. The firm does not sell financial products or mutual fund commissions, and client accounts are held at Charles Schwab. Note that John Masters also operates a separate accounting and legal practice, which clients may use for tax, estate, and probate planning services outside of this registered investment advisor firm.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $25K | 2.00% |
| $25K - $50K | 1.80% |
| $50K - $100K | 1.65% |
| $100K - $250K | 1.50% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.35% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.20% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.09% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.99% |
| $5M+ | 0.93% |
Fees are accrued monthly based on portfolio value at the beginning of the month. Accounts for spouses and children living at home are aggregated for fee calculation.