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Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$291,443,963

Clients

101

100% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

20

Very Low

Average account size

$2,885,584

About

Brainvest serves primarily high‑net‑worth individuals, as well as pension and 401(k) plans and pooled investment vehicles, including venture capital funds. The firm provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting, documenting client objectives in an Investment Policy Statement and implementing investment programs on behalf of clients.

The firm’s investment process draws on a mix of analysis techniques — including fundamental, quantitative, technical, cyclical and modern portfolio theory — and uses both long‑term and short‑term trading depending on objectives and market conditions. Brainvest tailors model allocations to individual client constraints, monitors portfolios regularly, and provides quarterly custodian reports plus separate written statements.

What distinguishes Brainvest from many peers is its active involvement with pooled funds and private fund arrangements and its use of performance‑based fee arrangements for certain clients, which the firm discloses and manages through policies to address conflicts. The firm also has cross‑border affiliations and ownership connections (including a Brazil affiliate that works with Iteram Capital S.A. and disclosed indirect economic interests in a fund manager), an associated person registered with an unaffiliated broker‑dealer, and an outsourced chief compliance officer — operational and governance features that differ from many domestic team firms.

Client services

Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 1.50% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.00% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.85% $10,000,000 - $19,999,999: 0.65% $20,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Transaction-based commissions on securities offered by a registered representative of an unaffiliated broker-dealer

Performance-based

15% of positive net gains with a minimum $6,000 per annum fee; rates tiered from 0.60% to 0.30% based on asset size (see tiers: $1M-$4.999M: 0.60%, $5M-$9.999M: 0.50%, $10M-$19.999M: 0.40%, $20M+: 0.30%)

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $2,500 per quarter minimum management fee

Main office location

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

1221 Brickell Ave., Suite 1750

Miami FL 33131, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Delaware · Florida · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jose A

CFA®

Miami, FL

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

Jose Arias Trejo is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Brainvest Wealth Management LLC in Miami, FL, with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Brainvest Wealth Management SA, the University of Geneva, and Casa de Bolsa Finamex. Brainvest Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients such as pension plans and venture capital funds, providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and advisory services across a range of investment vehicles and strategies. The firm’s cross-border structure and involvement with affiliated operations and third-party funds distinguish its approach.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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Gareth E

Series 63, Series 66

Miami, FL

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

Gareth Evans is a financial advisor with Brainvest Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rose Capital Advisors, LLC and maintains his broker license through Saxony Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board observer for Factor Bikes, a non-investment-related company based in Taiwan. Brainvest Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, pension consulting, and advisory services across a range of investment types. The firm employs a tailored approach using fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, with a distinctive cross-border structure and involvement in various private and pooled investment funds.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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Thais G

Series 65

Miami, FL

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

Thais Gruenwald Gaspar is a financial advisor at Brainvest Wealth Management LLC in Miami, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Brainvest and its related entities since 2017, with prior experience at ToysRUs and Duke University. Brainvest Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and advisory services. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, and maintains a cross-border structure with affiliated operations and fund activities.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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Yuri M

Series 63, Series 65

Miami, FL

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

Yuri Manela is a financial advisor at Brainvest Wealth Management LLC with 2 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Banco Safra and Triar Gestão de Patrimonio. Brainvest Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, pension consulting, and advisory services across a range of investment vehicles. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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Felipe D

Series 65

Miami, FL

Brainvest Wealth Management LLC

Felipe De Azambuja is a financial advisor at Brainvest Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and over a decade of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Fininvesta SA, Octogone Gestion SA, and Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) SA. Brainvest Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and advisory services across a range of investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses to tailor investment programs according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

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