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Robert Dowling Jr.

Advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC

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Location

Westwood, NJ 07675

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

20 years

About

Robert Dowling Jr. is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Westwood, NJ. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers, private-placement opportunities, and optional ESG integration.

Client services

Based on Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Stand-alone financial planning fees generally start at $1,500; business coaching fees start at $3,500 annually.

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually (wealth management services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually (wealth management services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% annually (wealth management services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.45% annually (wealth management services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.35% annually (wealth management services) $50,000,001+: 0.25% annually (wealth management services) $0 - $2,000,000: 0.80% annually (portfolio management services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (portfolio management services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.45% annually (portfolio management services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.35% annually (portfolio management services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.30% annually (portfolio management services) $50,000,001+: 0.20% annually (portfolio management services) $0 - $2,000,000: 0.80% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.45% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.35% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.30% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $50,000,001+: 0.20% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $0 - $2,500,000: 0.50% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.25% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.20% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.15% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $15,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.10% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $25,000,001+: 0.05% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services)

Project-based

Hourly and/or fixed fees for consulting and financial planning services; specific amounts not clearly stated.

Subscriptions

Business coaching services may be charged as recurring annual fees, starting at $3,500, payable quarterly in advance.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fees: $3,000 for wealth management, $2,500 for portfolio management, $2,500 for retirement plan services; fees may be waived or negotiated. Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management; hourly and fixed fees available for consulting and planning.

Location

56 Jefferson Avenue

Westwood, NJ 07675

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

2011 - Present (15 years)

Disclosures

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