Lyman Howard
Advisor at Cerity partners LLC
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Advisor at Cerity partners LLC
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Firm
Cerity partners LLC
Location
San Francisco, CA 94133
Credentials
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Industry experience
13 years
Lyman Howard is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 holder with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2023, and previously spent eight years at Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC. Based in San Francisco, CA, Howard’s background spans a range of investment management roles. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors with approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.
Based on Cerity partners LLC
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Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and other non-investment advisory services, negotiated per engagement.
Commissions are earned by affiliated insurance agency CP Risk Management on insurance and annuity products; also, certain employees acting as registered representatives earn commissions on brokerage transactions.
Hourly fees may be charged for financial planning or other consulting services, based on scope of engagement.
Performance-based fees are charged to qualified clients under Rule 205-3; also, affiliated private investment vehicles may charge performance fees as described in governing documents.
Minimum fee: Minimum fees may be charged if assets under management fall below a threshold; specifics are negotiated with each client and may exceed 1.50% of assets under management. Fee-only: Financial planning fees may be charged as flat fees or included in investment management fees; fees are negotiable and vary by client circumstances.
801 Montgomery Street, #200
San Francisco, CA 94133
California
Cerity Partners LLC
2023 - Present (3 years)
Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC
2014 - 2022 (8 years)
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