Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

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Client assets under management

$246,524,328

Clients

137

65% high-net worth

Advisors

of 6 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$1,799,448

About

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high‑net‑worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive and modular financial planning, discretionary asset management and assets‑under‑advisement, estate planning and administration, business and employee benefit planning, and risk‑management/insurance services.

AFS places strategic asset allocation at the center of its investment process and combines passive exposures with active manager selection and tactical shifts; portfolios may include equities, fixed income, real assets, alternative funds, private placements and other real‑estate‑linked investments. The firm monitors accounts continuously with at least quarterly reviews and rebalances as needed, uses Envestnet to access independent managers, and employs AI‑assisted platforms for meeting transcription and documentation support.

A notable distinction is the firm’s operational linkage to real estate and transactional channels: a firm principal is licensed in real estate and the brochure discloses real‑estate planning services and the potential use of Delaware Statutory Trusts and other real‑estate investments. The firm’s principals are also licensed to implement insurance and securities transactions through broker‑dealer and insurance relationships, so AFS combines planning and discretionary management with on‑platform implementation and commissionable insurance/brokerage channels disclosed in its ADV.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Business planning services, estate planning services

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.000% annually $250,001 - $500,000: 0.875% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.750% annually $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.625% annually $2,000,001+: 0.500% annually

Commissions

Commission-based compensation from insurance product sales through Capital Synergy Partners, Inc. and insurance commissions from insurance companies

Project-based

$400/hour for Pierre Ngo; $200/hour for Certified Financial Planner; $100/hour for Registered Paraplanners; $65/hour for Administrative Staff for financial planning and related services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Comprehensive and Modular Financial Planning, Business and Estate Planning services hourly fees: $400/hour for Pierre Ngo; $200/hour for Certified Financial Planner; $100/hour for Registered Paraplanners; $65/hour for Administrative Staff

Main office location

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

5 Hubble

Irvine CA 92618, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

Website 949-502-5333

Advisors at this firm

Jonathon N

CFP®

Irvine, CA

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

Jonathon Nguyen is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. since 2004. The firm serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and related services. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, utilizing a mix of passive and active managers alongside real assets and alternative investments.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner

Pierre N

CFP®, Series 63

Irvine, CA

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

Pierre Ngo is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Advanced Financial Strategies, Inc. since 2000 and Capital Synergy Partners, Inc. since 2010. Ngo is president and owner of Advanced Financial Strategies, Inc., where he is involved in wealth planning and management. He also holds a 33% ownership interest in Hubble, LLC, an entity owning the office building where his business operates. Advanced Financial Strategies, Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, and high net worth individuals, as well as trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, and risk-management services, utilizing a strategic asset allocation approach combined with both passive and active management strategies.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner

Colette N

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

Colette Ngo is a financial advisor at Advanced Financial Strategies Inc with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in media and education, having worked at CNBC, CBS News, Entertainment Tonight, and Chapman University. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, risk management, and qualified plan consulting, using a combination of strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments with both passive and active investment approaches.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner

Patricia V

CFP®

Irvine, CA

Advanced Financial Strategies Inc

Patricia Vasquez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. since 2011. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, risk management, and qualified plan consulting through a small team of advisors managing a multi-hundred-million dollar asset base. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, blending passive and active management while incorporating real assets and alternative investments.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner

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