Butler Financial Services, Ltd.

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Client assets under management

$45,326,004

Clients

0% high-net worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$719,460

About

Butler Financial Services, Ltd. provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, and also works with trusts, estates and business entities. The firm highlights retirement planning as a specialty and offers standalone financial plans as well as ongoing asset allocation and portfolio management services.

The firm’s investment process is asset-allocation driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, using strategic and dynamic allocation with periodic rebalancing and statistical performance analysis supported by integrated computer models. Butler Financial Services may manage accounts on a discretionary basis, uses Charles Schwab Institutional for custody and execution, and states it is not constrained by proprietary research or fund offerings when selecting investment vehicles.

Distinctive features include in-house tax return preparation and accounting services (reported as a substantial part of firm activity) and the fact that a principal holds California real estate broker and loan origination licenses, services clients may choose to use but are not required to engage. The firm operates with a small advisory team (two advisors) managing roughly $45 million for about 60 clients, which shapes the range of services and the firm’s operational focus.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,000+: 0.50%

Other

Fee-only: Financial Planning fees typically range from $1,500 to $4,500 based on hours needed; fees are negotiable

Main office location

Butler Financial Services, Ltd.

2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330

Westlake Village CA 91361, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

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

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

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.

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

Quick links

Website 805-373-1553

Advisors at this firm

Kenneth B

CFP®, Series 63

Westlake Village, CA

Butler Financial Services, Ltd.

Kenneth Butler is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Butler Financial Services, Ltd. and has also been associated with NBS Financial Services, Inc. since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Butler prepares income tax returns and works as a real estate broker and loan originator. Butler Financial Services, Ltd. provides financial planning and asset management primarily for individual clients, specializing in retirement planning. The firm integrates portfolio management with tax preparation and real estate services, using a disciplined investment approach based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory.

General retirement planning

Nicholas B

Series 65

Westlake Village, CA

Butler Financial Services, Ltd.

Nicholas Butler is a financial advisor at Butler Financial Services, Ltd. in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Butler Financial Services since 2016 and also serves in a tax preparation role as an enrolled agent. Butler is involved in tax return preparation in addition to his advisory duties. Butler Financial Services provides financial planning and asset management primarily for individual clients, specializing in retirement planning. The firm integrates tax preparation, real estate, and loan origination services with its investment approach, which emphasizes asset allocation and modern portfolio theory supported by computer models and continuous account monitoring.

General retirement planning

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