Ling Lu
Advisor at IFMGroup
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About
Ling Lu is a financial advisor at IFMGroup with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Investment & Financial Management Group since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Ling Lu serves as president of a life insurance agency in Monrovia, CA. IFMGroup provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with selective active funds and manages roughly $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
Ling L has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Work history
Investment & Financial Management Group
2006 - Present (20 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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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
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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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