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1st Financial Investment, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$781,996

Clients

16

25% high-net-worth

Advisors

3

of 8 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

5

Very Low

Average account size

$48,875

About

1st Financial Investment, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. Services described in the brochure include non‑discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans and consulting, periodic newsletters, and educational seminars and workshops.

The firm uses a tailored investment policy process, typically employing a core‑and‑satellite approach that combines passive index/ETF exposures with actively managed sleeves and option strategies as appropriate. It delivers advice and trade recommendations on a non‑discretionary basis and often implements client programs through outside independent third‑party money managers, while also sponsoring a wrap‑fee program for bundled advisory and transaction services.

Compared with many peers, the firm combines advisory activities with other industry roles: some representatives are registered representatives of broker‑dealers and licensed insurance agents, the business is affiliated with an insurance general agency and a tax‑preparation entity, and certain advisers may be CPAs or affiliated with other advisory firms. The firm’s mix of primarily non‑discretionary AUM, wrap program participation, periodic periodicals and client education offerings, and its broker‑dealer/insurance/accounting affiliations are features highlighted in its brochure and set it apart from many supported small advisory firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $24,999.99: 3% $25,000 - $99,999.99: 2.75% $100,000 - $249,999.99: 2.50% $250,000 - $499,999.99: 2.25% $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2% $1,000,000 - $2,499,999.99: 1.75% $2,500,000 - $4,999,999.99: 1.50% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999.99: 1.25% $10,000,000 - $19,999,999.99: 1% $20,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

$250 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Fee-only: $250 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Main office location

1st Financial Investment, Inc.

116 North State Street, 1 St Floor

Clark's Summit PA 18411-1056, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Colorado · Louisiana · Minnesota · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Philip G

Series 63, Series 65

Clark's Summit, PA

1st Financial Investment, Inc.

Philip Goldstein is a financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 1st Financial Investment, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include consulting and educational positions with organizations such as the Society for Financial Awareness and Social Security Consultants, Inc., and he is involved in several related business ventures including insurance and tax services. Goldstein also consults on college planning and offers specialized insurance solutions for clients who have undergone bariatric surgery. 1st Financial Investment, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment policy process, combining passive index exposures with active management and option strategies, and supports client programs through third-party money managers and a wrap-fee program.

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management
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Charles G

Series 63

Clark's Summit, PA

1st Financial Investment, Inc.

Charles Galat is a financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at 1st Financial Investment, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has prior experience with firms including Western International Securities, Inc. and Palomar Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Galat & Company, P.C., a CPA and accounting firm, and is involved as a shareowner and bookkeeper in several healthcare-related businesses. 1st Financial Investment, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment policy process that combines passive index/ETF exposures with actively managed sleeves and option strategies, delivering non-discretionary advice often implemented through third-party money managers.

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management
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Heath G

Series 63, Series 66

Clark's Summit, PA

1st Financial Investment, Inc.

Heath Goldstein is a financial advisor at 1st Financial Investment, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held various roles including leadership positions in insurance, tax services, and financial firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, a water rescue technician, and serves in multiple community organizations such as the Chinchilla Hose Company and amateur radio clubs. 1st Financial Investment, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment policy process combining passive and active strategies, delivers non-discretionary advice often through third-party managers, and offers educational seminars, periodic newsletters, and a wrap-fee program.

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management
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