Balance Financial Planning, LLC
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Client assets under management
$37,998,918
Clients
34
59% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
34
HighAverage account size
$1,117,615
About
Balance Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning, cash flow and tax planning, and investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers both project-based and hourly planning engagements in addition to ongoing asset management billed on a percentage-of-assets basis.
The adviser employs an interactive planning process that runs scenarios to align clients’ goals, cash flow, time horizons, and risk tolerance with an asset allocation. Investment programs emphasize low-cost index funds and ETFs across domestic, international, emerging market, fixed-income, and real estate exposures, and accounts may be managed on a discretionary basis consistent with each client’s plan.
The firm reports roughly $38 million in assets under management for about 34 clients, a concentration that suggests a higher assets-per-client focus than many peers. It does not accept third-party compensation, recommends an independent custodial platform (Charles Schwab) while remaining unaffiliated, and leaves proxy voting to clients rather than voting proxies on their behalf.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Cash flow / budgeting
General tax planning
Passive / index investing
Fee options
Financial planning fees ranging from $975 for smaller projects up to $2,000 for comprehensive plans
$0 - $600,000: 0.50% $600,001+: 0.30%
$165 to $220 per hour depending on complexity of engagement
Fee-only: Financial planning fees from $975 up to $2,000; hourly financial advice $165 to $220 per hour; no commissions charged.
Main office location
Balance Financial Planning, LLC
Oakland CA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Balance Financial Planning, LLC has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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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.
Forms ADV
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