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Lyman Howard

Advisor at Cerity partners LLC

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Firm

Cerity partners LLC

Location

San Francisco, CA 94133

Credentials

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Industry experience

13 years

About

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.

Client services

Based on Cerity partners LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cerity partners LLC

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Long-term care insurance Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cerity partners LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and other non-investment advisory services, negotiated per engagement.

Commissions

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.

Project-based

Hourly fees may be charged for financial planning or other consulting services, based on scope of engagement.

Performance-based

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.

Other

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.

Location

801 Montgomery Street, #200

San Francisco, CA 94133

Most active in

California

Work history

Cerity Partners LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC

2014 - 2022 (8 years)

Disclosures

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