Yang Gao
Advisor at IFMGroup
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About
Yang Gao is a financial advisor at IFMGroup with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Investment & Financial Management Group LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Transpacific, where he also works part-time as an independent insurance agent assisting clients with life and annuity products. IFMGroup provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other entities. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive index funds and selectively chosen active funds, managing approximately $4 million in assets across seven client accounts.
Expertise
Based on IFMGroup
General retirement planning
General tax planning
Wealth management
Passive / index investing
Active portfolio management
Fee options
Fixed fee for comprehensive financial planning services ranges from $1,500 to $2,500 per plan, negotiated in advance
$0 - $249,999: 2.00% $250,000 - $999,999: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,999,999: 1.75% $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.50% $5,000,000+: 1.25%
$250 to $400 per hour for advisory services, negotiated in advance
Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee is $2,000, negotiable Fee-only: Hourly fees range from $250 to $400 per hour for advisory services; Fixed fees for financial planning range from $1,500 to $2,500 per plan, negotiated in advance
Location
185 W Chestnut Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
Most active in
Yang G has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Work history
Investment & Financial Management Group Llc
2021 - Present (5 years)
Transpacific
2017 - 2021 (4 years)
Verity Insurance Services
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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