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DBK Financial Counsel, LLC

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Client assets under management

$156,722,010

Clients

67

66% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

22

Low

Average account size

$2,339,134

About

DBK Financial Counsel serves primarily high‑net‑worth individuals and provides ongoing portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning services that can include investment, tax, retirement, college and debt planning. The firm manages portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds (including precious‑metal ETFs), treasury inflation‑protected bonds and non‑U.S. securities.

DBK prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting regular reviews to align allocations with each client’s goals and risk tolerance. The firm’s investment process draws on fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory, follows a long‑term trading approach, and may occasionally employ options, margin or short‑sale strategies.

A notable disclosure in the brochure is that the firm’s principal maintains a part‑time law practice through an affiliated legal entity, and clients may be offered legal services from that affiliation; the brochure states this creates potential conflicts that are disclosed and optional. DBK also reports roughly $199 million in assets under management across a modest client base, recommends Schwab Institutional as custodian, and does not participate in wrap fee programs.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee for financial planning services (specific amounts not stated)

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,000+: 0.50%

Project-based

$295 per hour for financial planning services (fees negotiable)

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000

Main office location

DBK Financial Counsel, LLC

198 W. Portage Trail Ext., Ste. 105

Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · New York · Ohio

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Advisors at this firm

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James U

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

DBK Financial Counsel, LLC

James Unger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with DBK Financial Counsel, LLC and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Zoyhofski Financial Services, and The Oswald Companies. Outside of his advisory role, Unger is involved as a hockey coach and operates Chestnut Tree Farm. DBK Financial Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm acts as a fiduciary, tailoring plans to client goals and risk tolerances while managing accounts typically on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Dori T

Series 65

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

DBK Financial Counsel, LLC

Dori Torrens is a financial advisor with DBK Financial Counsel, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining DBK Financial Counsel, Torrens worked at Schulte & Company CPA's for three years. DBK Financial Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, using a fiduciary approach and combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory. The firm emphasizes long-term trading and tailors plans to individual goals and risk tolerances.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing Wealth management
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David K

PFS™

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

DBK Financial Counsel, LLC

David Kearns is a financial advisor at DBK Financial Counsel, LLC in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding a PFS™ designation with 17 years of industry experience. He also practices law part-time with DBK Legal Counsel, LLC, an affiliated law firm. DBK Financial Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, using a fiduciary approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and emphasizes long-term trading while tailoring plans to individual goals and risk tolerances.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing Wealth management
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