Kaizen Financial Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor founded in 2010 and based in Kirkland, Washington. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, portfolio oversight, retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, employee benefits review, college savings guidance, risk management, and business planning. Kaizen operates as a fee-based registered investment advisor legally required to act in your best interest, meaning they do not accept commissions on product sales. The firm primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Client portfolios are managed on a discretionary basis using a diversified mix of exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual stocks, and bonds, often utilizing model portfolios. Kaizen also partners with external providers to offer specialized services such as custom direct indexing and exchange funds for concentrated stock positions. The firm does not have a formal account minimum, but enforces a minimum annual fee for new advisory clients.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.50% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.35% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 0.25% |
| $25M+ | 0.15% |
Fees are negotiable. New clients are subject to a $7,500 minimum annual fee.