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Lydia Idem

Advisor at FM Capital Group

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Firm

FM Capital Group

Location

Oakland, CA 94612

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

11 years

About

Lydia Idem is a financial advisor with FM Capital Group in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. FM Capital Group provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, groups, corporations, and other business entities, offering portfolio management and handling due diligence and negotiation of private investment term sheets. The firm follows a strategic allocation approach across public securities and alternative investments and distinguishes itself by charging performance-based fees on private placements and producing educational content such as workshops and radio broadcasts.

Client services

Based on FM Capital Group

Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Publish blog posts

Expertise

Based on FM Capital Group

Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Based on FM Capital Group

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat annual fee starting at $1,500 plus $500 retainer fee at signing

Performance-based

20% of carried interest profits on private placement investments only; no performance fees on securities investments

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Upwards from $1,500 annual fee, billed annually in arrears; $500 retainer fee due at signing Fee-only: Flat fee for consulting and advising services, starting at $1,500 annually

Location

409 13 Th Street, Suite 600

Oakland, CA 94612

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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