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Wayne Zussman

Advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

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Location

Easton, MD 21601

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

23 years

About

Wayne Zussman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates Zussman Photography, selling artwork primarily as a hobby. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Client services

Based on Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Tax prep. srvcs, dispute resolution srvcs, family office srvcs, bus. mgmt. srvcs, ins. solutions, credit & cash mgmt solutions.

Expertise

Based on Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Dentist Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

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Fee options

Fixed

Aging Life Care Planning $1,500 plus $250 per hour for additional meetings; Practice Integrated Wealth Management generally $150 to $825 per month; Family budget services typically $3,000 to $6,000 per month; Business Solutions $5,000 to $50,000 typically

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.25% $0+: Up to 0.80% for non-sponsored wrap and model portfolio programs $0+: 0.10% to 1.00% for retirement plan services (tiered asset-based fees) $25,000,000+: Minimum annual fee of $62,500 for Institutional Consulting $50,000,000+: Minimum relationship size for Institutional OCIO model (fees negotiable)

Project-based

Hourly rates range from $80 to $375 per hour for business management; $300 per hour for dispute resolution; $250 per hour for time in court/hearings

Performance-based

Performance-based fees charged for certain private funds; carried interest of 10-15% on some funds; generally not charged for typical advisory services

Subscriptions

TPS newsletter subscription $33/month; 1 year $325-$375; 2 years $595-$695

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $5,000 minimum fee for investment management services Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial counseling, family office services, Practice Integrated Wealth Management, family budget, business solutions, dispute resolution, tax preparation, range generally $95/hour to $50,000 per engagement depending on service

Location

28 S. Washington Street

Easton, MD 21601

Most active in

Maryland

Work history

The Colony Group, LLC

2018 - Present (8 years)

Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management, LLC

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

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