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BW & Associates, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$692,790,049

Clients

529

29% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

265

Very High

Average account size

$1,309,622

About

BW & Associates, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), charitable organizations, and certain businesses. The firm delivers ongoing, primarily non‑discretionary advice for managed accounts invested mainly in open‑end mutual funds and ETFs, and offers supplemental administrative services such as IRA distribution processing and re‑registration of assets for estates and divorce settlements.

BWA’s investment approach emphasizes long‑term asset allocation and buy‑and‑hold mutual fund and ETF strategies rather than market timing, with recommendations grounded in each client’s objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Recommendations are implemented only with client approval; the firm monitors fund managers, seeks lower‑cost share classes when available, and generally avoids tactical trading.

The firm manages roughly $693 million of client assets on a non‑discretionary basis, producing an AUM per advisor level that is higher than typical for its team category and reflecting a relatively concentrated advisor-to-AUM structure. It places mutual fund trades directly with fund companies, uses a broker‑dealer clearing relationship for ETFs, and discloses affiliated broker‑dealer and insurance activities that can result in additional compensation to representatives.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities

Fee options

Percentage

Under $200,000 - $200,000: 1.25% $200,000 - $1,999,999: 1.00% $2,000,000 - $3,999,999: 0.90% $4,000,000+: 0.75%

Other

Account minimum: $100,000

Main office location

BW & Associates, Inc.

3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 215

Orange CA 92865, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Nevada · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Bonnie W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Orange, CA

BW & Associates, Inc.

Bonnie Wusz is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in financial advising. She is the principal of BW & Associates, Inc., where she has worked since 1989, and previously held positions at Girard Securities, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. BW & Associates provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation mainly through open-end mutual funds and ETFs, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities
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Laurel H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Orange, CA

BW & Associates, Inc.

Laurel Hackett is a financial advisor with BW & Associates, Inc. in Orange, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Girard Securities, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. She is a licensed notary who provides free notarizations for clients and serves as successor trustee for the Wusz Family Trust. BW & Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, focusing on non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified, long-term investments in mutual funds and ETFs. The firm manages over $615 million on a non-discretionary basis and offers additional support with account administration and operational matters.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities
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