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Echo45 Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$227,338,741

Clients

201

31% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 8 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

50

Typical

Average account size

$1,131,039

About

Echo45 Advisors serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and standalone financial planning; estate planning and tax preparation are offered through a separate affiliated tax-and-estate entity. The firm also provides an automated “Auto Pilot” investment service delivered through the Betterment Securities platform for clients who prefer a digital advisory experience.

The firm employs a mix of analytical methods — fundamental, technical, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis — and implements portfolios using discretionary management, third‑party SMA/TAMP managers, and model portfolios sourced from an institutional model marketplace. Notable strategy capabilities include custom indexing with tax management and ESG screening, allocations to alternative investments, conventional fixed‑income and options strategies, and selective exposure to digital‑asset products (including staked digital asset ETFs).

What sets Echo45 apart from many similar-sized teams is its combination of an affiliated Echo45 Tax & Estate practice and a wholly owned non‑advisory subsidiary that holds aircraft assets, structural features not typical for peer advisory firms. The firm also integrates multiple fintech tools and custodial relationships — including Altruist’s model marketplace, held‑away account management via Pontera, and Betterment’s Auto Pilot custody requirement — blending automated platform delivery with customized, discretionary portfolio construction.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually $10,000,001+: 0.65% annually $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually $10,000,001+: 0.35% annually

Subscriptions

Recurring subscription-based fees for financial planning services; may include one-time initial payment

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $20,000; project-based or recurring subscription fees; retainer up to $1,200 if services cannot be rendered within 6 months

Main office location

Echo45 Advisors LLC

1802 Tice Valley Blvd

Walnut Creek CA 94595, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Louisiana · Oregon · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Genecar V

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Echo45 Advisors LLC

Genecar Vivo is a financial advisor with Echo45 Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Echo45 Advisors in 2020, he worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the treasurer for a political campaign committee. Echo45 Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, professional fiduciaries, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and estate-planning services, managing approximately $194.9 million in discretionary assets as of year-end 2024.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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James S

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Echo45 Advisors LLC

James Sutton is a financial advisor at Echo45 Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in property technology and land development ventures through Land Club LLC and Land Club Sutter Creek LLC. Echo45 Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, professional fiduciaries, and business entities, managing approximately $194.9 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and investment services, employing diversified portfolios and a model-driven Auto Pilot service, alongside distinctive operational features such as affiliated tax and aviation subsidiaries.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Jon H

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Echo45 Advisors LLC

Jon Henderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Echo45 Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an artisan woodworking business and operates Echo45 Tax & Estate, a tax preparation and estate planning service. He is also a candidate for governor and serves as principal officer of his political campaign committee. Echo45 Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, professional fiduciaries, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers wealth management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and estate-planning services, supported by affiliated service relationships and distinctive subsidiaries including Echo45 Tax & Estate and Echo45 Aviation LLC.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Cole M

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Echo45 Advisors LLC

Cole Matsuura is a financial advisor at Echo45 Advisors LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Echo45 Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience in the hospitality industry. Echo45 Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, professional fiduciaries, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan consulting, employing diversified portfolios with various investment vehicles and distinctive operational features, including affiliated tax preparation and aircraft rental subsidiaries.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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