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Stephen Wilchins

Advisor at Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

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Location

Beverly, MA 01915

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

18 years

About

Stephen Wilchins is a financial advisor with Family Fiduciary Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Wilchins is also a partner and director at Seegel, Lipshutz & Wilchins, LLP, a law firm specializing in complex corporate and estate planning matters. Family Fiduciary Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations, managing approximately $205 million across about 80 client relationships. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process with model portfolios tailored by client risk profiles and offers trustee services along with operational support such as bill-paying and tax organization.

Client services

Based on Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

Established Professionals

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services only Over $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services only Over $5,000,000 - $15,000,000: 0.75% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services only Over $15,000,000+: 0.50% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services only $0 - $1,000,000: 2.00% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services with Related Services (Trustee, Bill Paying, Tax Organization Services) Over $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.50% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services with Related Services Over $5,000,000 - $15,000,000: 1.25% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services with Related Services Over $15,000,000+: 1.00% annually for Discretionary Investment Management Services with Related Services

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 per project, negotiable; 50% deposit required upfront, balance due upon delivery; fee offset credit applies if Discretionary Investment Management Services engaged within 30 days with minimum $500,000 initial funding.

Location

900 Cummings Center, Suite 205 U

Beverly, MA 01915

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

Seegel, Lipshutz & Wilchins, LLP

2008 - Present (18 years)

Family Fiduciary Services, Inc.

2007 - Present (19 years)

City Management & Consulting Inc

1983 - Present (43 years)

USI Investment Advisors Inc

1983 - Present (43 years)

Lakeside School

1980 - Present (46 years)

Disclosures

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