Developing Financial
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Client assets under management
$1,801,732
Clients
22
0% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Average account size
$81,897
About
Developing Financial serves individual clients, including high‑net‑worth individuals, with a niche focus on attorneys and similar professions. Services are delivered as an integrated ongoing financial planning engagement that includes discretionary portfolio management, and the firm also offers project‑based student loan repayment planning.
The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily implements passive strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs to build diversified, asset‑class allocations. Financial planning and portfolio management are provided together rather than as standalone offerings, with periodic reviews and a tailored meeting cadence to monitor goals, risk tolerance and implementation.
One uncommon feature is that the firm does not use a percentage‑of‑assets‑under‑management fee model; instead it bills its combined planning and management service using a household‑income‑based periodic fee structure. The principal holds CFP®, CPA and Certified Student Loan Professional credentials, which aligns with the firm’s explicit focus on student‑loan advice and its lawyer‑oriented client niche.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Project-Based Financial Planning fixed fee ranges between $500 and $1,000, negotiable
Main office location
Developing Financial
Petaluma CA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
California · New York · Texas
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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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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