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Burton Enright Welch

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Client assets under management

$1,388,433,713

Clients

612

61% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 19 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

56

Typical

Average account size

$2,268,683

About

Burton Enright Welch works with individuals, families, trusts and estates, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and business entities, delivering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan (401(k)) consulting as described in its Form ADV. The brochure states the firm manages diversified portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, options and other public and private securities, and reports total AUM of roughly $1.55 billion across about 612 client relationships.

The firm describes a documented, four‑step disciplined process—target allocation, active asset allocation, a mix of active and passive managers, and ongoing monitoring—and typically memorializes client goals in an Investment Policy Statement with at least quarterly portfolio reviews. Burton Enright Welch discloses it acts as a fiduciary, uses third‑party research alongside fundamental analysis, and implements strategies either directly or through third‑party platforms while recommending custody at Charles Schwab.

Noteworthy disclosures in the brochure include the firm’s use of client testimonials in advertising and its single‑office model managing over $1.5 billion, which is less common for firms of comparable scale. The brochure also highlights that certain principals maintain insurance licenses to service legacy policies without commission, and it discloses referral arrangements and receipt of custodial/support services from Schwab—matters the firm notes can create potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services flat fees generally range from $2,500 to $10,000

Percentage

$0+: 1.50% +: 0.30% (for high-net-worth clients)

Project-based

$350/hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Minimum fee: No minimum fee for investment management; $2,500 minimum fee for written financial plans (may be modified or waived) Fee-only: Hourly financial planning fees: $350/hour; Flat fees for financial planning: $2,500 to $10,000; 401(k) plan consulting fees: negotiated fixed fee or percentage of plan assets

Main office location

Burton Enright Welch

1850 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 335

Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Idaho · Oregon · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Benjamin P

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Benjamin Peters is a financial advisor with Burton Enright Welch in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Burton Enright Welch since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder of PICKMOTO, a mobile applications business. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets for around 610 clients through a disciplined four-step investment process that combines active and passive strategies with ongoing monitoring and tailored portfolio management.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Peter B

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Peter Burton is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Burton Enright Welch since 2010. The firm is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and Burton provides financial planning services including life insurance analysis and referrals to estate planning attorneys. Burton Enright Welch serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $1.246 billion in assets. The firm employs a disciplined four-step investment process combining active and passive strategies, offering tailored portfolio management and specialized planning services.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Christopher H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Christopher Hughes is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Burton Enright Welch since 2020. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years at Del Monte Group, LLC. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets for about 610 clients through a disciplined investment process combining active and passive strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David E

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

David Espineira is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Burton Enright Welch since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets for around 610 clients, using a disciplined four-step investment process that combines active and passive strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gerwin D

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Gerwin De Haan is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at APS Management Group, Inc. and Cal Poly Pomona. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment approach combining active and passive strategies with ongoing monitoring and tailored portfolio management.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Annie K

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Annie Klopstock is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Tandem Investment Advisors and UCSF Medicine. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining active and passive strategies, serving approximately 610 clients with a team of 11 advisors.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Robert Enright is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Burton Enright Welch since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Saint Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets and employs a disciplined four-step investment process combining active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kelly R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Kelly Randall is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Burton Enright Welch since 2019. Prior to that, Randall worked for five years at Altfest Personal Wealth Management. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, employing a disciplined four-step investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alex S

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Alex Soderberg is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Burton Enright Welch in 2022, he worked at Peak 360 Wealth Management, Bryant University, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, and River City Bank. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment process combining active and passive strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeremy W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Jeremy Welch is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a partner at Burton Enright Welch since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets for around 610 clients, utilizing a disciplined investment process that combines active and passive strategies with ongoing monitoring and tailored portfolio management.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sydney K

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Burton Enright Welch

Sydney Kovacs is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Burton Enright Welch with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Burton Enright Welch in 2021, Kovacs worked at Consilium Wealth Management and Cutting Edge Counsel. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment process that combines active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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