ALE LLC is a registered investment advisor founded in 2015 and wholly owned by Sammy Sung. Located in Pleasant Hill, California, the firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. ALE LLC uses methods such as charting, cyclical analysis, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, asset allocation, mutual fund and exchange-traded fund analysis, third-party money manager analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis. Investment strategies employed include long-term and short-term purchases, trading, short sales, margin transactions, option writing, and specialized fixed-income management. The firm acts legally required to act in your best interest and maintains an account arrangement with Interactive Brokers for trade execution and custody. ALE LLC does not have authority to make trades without asking first and does not have custody of client funds or securities.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.75% |
| $10M+ | 0.65% |
Rates shown are for equity and balanced portfolios. Fixed income portfolios have a separate fee schedule ranging from 0.33% to 0.50%. Fees are negotiable based on account size, complexity, or services provided.