Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor

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Client assets under management

$48,924,864

Clients

75% high-net worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Very Low

Average account size

$2,038,536

About

The firm serves a small number of mostly individual and high‑net‑worth clients, as well as some corporate and charitable clients, and provides financial planning, portfolio management, and project-based consulting. The adviser typically links investment management to a written financial plan and generally requires ongoing planning in conjunction with portfolio services.

Investment decisions are made through customized investment policy statements and primarily employ individual equities, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs using both fundamental and technical analysis. Client accounts are managed on a non‑discretionary basis—clients must approve trades, which can delay execution and limit participation in block trading—while the firm may also retain separate account managers who are granted discretionary trading authority and are monitored by the firm.

Distinctive features include an affiliation with another registered investment adviser to provide continuity of client service if the firm’s primary advisor is unavailable, and the principal’s insurance license allowing the firm to implement insurance solutions for clients while disclosing related compensation and avoiding duplicate fees on the same assets. The firm also offers no‑cost educational workshops for individuals and business owners, a service not commonly offered by peers in this category.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Financial consulting services

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Active portfolio management

Fee options

Commissions

Insurance sales commissions received separately by Richard Hutchinson as a licensed insurance agent

Project-based

General consulting services at $300 per hour

Other

Minimum fee: $2,500 minimum annual fee for portfolio management; $2,500 minimum annual fee for financial planning; $2,000 minimum fee for general consulting Fee-only: Financial planning fees at 0.10% of net worth with $2,500 minimum annual fee; portfolio management fee at 0.40% annually; general consulting hourly fee $300/hour with $2,000 minimum

Main office location

Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor

Branford CT, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Connecticut

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

Is not active or affiliated with:

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.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

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

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

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

LinkedIn 203-315-7766

Advisors at this firm

Richard H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Branford, CT

Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor

Richard Hutchinson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been operating Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor since 1992. He also founded Summit Investor Coach, LLC in 2010 and serves as a board member of the Mary Wade Nursing Home, a nonprofit organization in New Haven, CT. His firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements and non-discretionary portfolio management, often integrating investment management with financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Active portfolio management

Alex M

CFP®, Series 65

North Haven, CT

Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor

Alex Madlener is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor since 2016. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Open Circle Advisors beginning in 2009. Madlener holds a Series 65 license and is a licensed independent insurance agent, dedicating minimal time to this ancillary activity. Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements and primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, often integrating investment management with financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Active portfolio management

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