Buttfield & Associates
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Client assets under management
$18,359,063
Clients
18
28% 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
18
LowAverage account size
$1,019,948
About
Buttfield & Associates offers fee‑only financial planning and investment portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and other entities, and generally expects to provide both planning and ongoing portfolio management to a client as part of the engagement. The firm does not accept commissions or sell investment products, and it typically charges a fixed fee for financial planning (often expressed as a percentage of gross annual income with a stated minimum).
The firm’s investment work is focused on sustainable, responsible, and impact (SRI) investing and it recommends and relies on a third‑party sub‑advisor, First Affirmative, to implement SRI strategies. Buttfield & Associates helps develop investor profiles and Investment Policy Statements, assists with account setup, and monitors First Affirmative’s management and performance, while daily trading authority and execution remain with the third‑party manager.
Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s planning fee structure (fixed or income‑based fees with a $2,000 minimum and renewal provisions) and household acceptance thresholds (the firm generally does not accept households with investment assets under $350,000, subject to exceptions). The firm also offers a fee‑based variable annuity alternative designed to avoid traditional surrender charges and to provide an SRI‑aligned, no‑commission investment vehicle, and it channels client accounts into First Affirmative’s Schwab or Folio programs.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Expertise
ESG / Sustainable investing
General retirement planning
General tax planning
General estate planning guidance
Cash flow / budgeting
Fee options
Financial planning fixed fees, typically based on complexity and client income; minimum $2,000
$0 - $100,000: 1.55% (Folio Managed Mutual Fund MMF) or 1.40% (Schwab Managed Mutual Fund) $100,000 - $200,000: 1.50% (Folio MMF) or 1.40% (Schwab $0-$200k tier combined) $200,001 - $300,000: 1.45% (Folio MMF) or 1.35% (Schwab $200k-$500k tier) $300,001 - $500,000: 1.30% (Folio MMF) or 1.20% (Schwab $300k-$500k or $200k-$500k tier) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% (Folio MMF) or 1.05% (Schwab $500k-$1M tier) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00% (Folio MMF) or 0.95% (Schwab $1M-$2M tier) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.95% (Folio MMF) or 0.85% (Schwab $2M-$5M tier) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.80% (Folio MMF) or 0.65% (Schwab $5M-$10M tier) $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.70% (Folio MMF) or 0.55% (Schwab $10M-$20M tier) $20,000,001+: Negotiated
$250 per hour (used occasionally for financial planning)
Account minimum: $350,000 Minimum fee: $200 minimum annual fee, waivable or negotiable Fee-only: Financial planning fees fixed, typically 1.5% to 3% of gross annual income (minimum $2,000), or hourly $250/hour; fees negotiable
Main office location
Buttfield & Associates
Red Bank NJ, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Buttfield & Associates has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
New Jersey
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
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
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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.
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