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Financial Management Network Inc

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Client assets under management

$1,524,082,565

Clients

1,379

33% high-net worth

Advisors

21

of 50 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

66

Typical

Average account size

$1,105,209

About

Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a mix of individual and institutional clients, including high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, corporate pension and profit‑sharing plans, and insurance company clients. The firm also offers related services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping/Quicken and QuickBooks consulting in addition to model portfolio programs and an FM6 program for certain nonprofit employees.

The firm’s investment approach centers on a strategic asset allocation framework informed by historical risk/return analysis and probability-based planning (including a stated 95% probability metric and a five‑year horizon), combined with targeted active management in a “Specialty” sleeve (typically 5–25% of portfolios with shorter holding periods). FMN primarily implements allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, but may use individual securities or alternative vehicles when due diligence supports those choices, and it offers a model portfolio option as well as a sub‑adviser automated platform for smaller accounts.

Several operational features distinguish FMN from many peers: it is affiliated with an in‑house broker‑dealer (FMN Capital Corporation) that executes trades and sets certain custodial markups and participates in revenue‑sharing arrangements, a relationship the brochure discloses as a potential conflict of interest. The firm’s personnel also act as registered representatives and insurance agents, it offers Class F‑2 American Funds shares, and it runs a sub‑advisor/automated solution for smaller accounts — combining adviser, broker‑dealer, insurance and tax/bookkeeping activities under one organizational structure.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $500 to $25,000; quarterly consulting fees range from $500 to $25,000 annually; Quicken consulting fees from $300 to $500; Quicken Bookkeeping consulting $500 to $3,500 per month; QuickBooks Bookkeeping consulting $125 to $500 per month; income tax preparation fees vary by complexity

Percentage

$0 - $200,000: 1.00% annual fee $200,001 - $500,000: 0.80% annual fee $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.70% annual fee Over $1,000,000+: 0.60% annual fee

Project-based

Hourly consulting at $300 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $200,000 minimum for Management accounts opened after July 1, 2002; $50,000 minimum for Model Portfolio Management; $100,000 minimum for FM6 Management; no minimum for other services Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $1,000 for management accounts opened prior to July 1, 2002 Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $500 to $25,000; hourly consulting at $300 per hour; quarterly consulting fees range from $500 to $25,000 annually; Quicken consulting fees from $300 to $500; Quicken Bookkeeping consulting $500 to $3,500 per month; QuickBooks Bookkeeping consulting $125 to $500 per month; income tax preparation fees vary by complexity

Main office location

Financial Management Network Inc

26041 Acero

Mission Viejo CA 92691, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Kansas · Louisiana · Minnesota · Nevada · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John M

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

John Merwin is a financial advisor at Financial Management Network Inc with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Management Network and its affiliates since 2017, with prior experience at Ambuserv and Desert Ambulance. Outside of advising, he is an owner of an LLC involved in commercial real estate. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by probability-based planning and combines this with targeted active management, implementing portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew J

CFP®, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Matthew Jordan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, based in Mission Viejo, CA. He has six years of industry experience, having worked at Financial Management Network and FMN Capital Corporation since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Jordan serves as President of the Financial Planning Association Orange County Chapter and is active in local business and professional organizations, including the Ladera-Rancho Chamber of Commerce. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with probability-based planning, complemented by targeted active management and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nicholas C

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Nicholas Cavallo is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FMN Capital Corporation, Cal State Fullerton, Custom Accessory Distributors, and Saddleback College. Outside of advising, he owns NJC Financial, an S corporation unrelated to investment activities. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Richard Rang is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience, currently serving at Financial Management Network Inc since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also an enrolled agent with the IRS, providing tax preparation services during the tax season. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small reptile breeding business operated from home. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Tracy O

Series 63, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Tracy Olson is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been associated with FMN Capital Corporation since 2006 and Financial Management Network since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, Olson is a self-employed distributor for nutritional and wellness products and is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation services. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles supported by due diligence.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeffrey M

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Jeffrey Merwin is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Management Network and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of a corporate association connected to his firm’s offices and has ownership interests in commercial real estate ventures. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by historical risk/return analysis and integrates targeted active management, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Steve F

Series 63, Series 65

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Steve Friedman is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with FMN Capital Corporation and Financial Management Network, Inc. since 2011. Outside of advising, Friedman serves as CFO of Island Shade Shacks, a role he has held since 2011, and is involved in health insurance sales through JWC Group. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by historical risk/return analysis and probability-based planning, combined with targeted active management in specialized portfolio segments.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Aran S

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Aran Sahagun is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Triad Advisors, and Wealth Management & Business Concepts. Sahagun serves as president of an S Corporation that manages his income from Financial Management Network and is licensed as an insurance agent for life, health, and variable products. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew M

CFP®, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Matthew Merwin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Management Network, Inc. and its affiliated firm FMN Capital Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a homeowner association board member and is involved in non-investment business activities including providing California DMV services. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework combined with targeted active management, primarily implementing allocations through mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brandon D

Series 65, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Brandon Decapite is a financial advisor at Financial Management Network Inc with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with FMN Capital Corporation and EMC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an IRS Enrolled Agent and is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping services through a separate business. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeffrey S

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Jeffrey Stanga is a financial advisor at Financial Management Network Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Management Network and FMN Capital Corporation since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent licensed in life, accident, and health insurance, and serves as president of the Men’s Golf Association at Aliso Viejo Country Club. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, employing a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping consulting.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lisa B

Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Lisa Banning is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at FMN Capital Corporation and Financial Management Network, Inc. since 1999. Banning serves as a trustee on the Palm Harvest Church board, a 501(c)(3) organization. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans. The firm’s investment approach uses a strategic asset allocation framework with active management in specialized portfolio segments and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping consulting.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kevin D

Series 63, Series 65

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Kevin Darger is a financial advisor at Financial Management Network Inc with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Financial Management Network Inc since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. Andrew's Children's Center. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping consulting.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Mission Viejo, CA

Financial Management Network Inc

Mark Donahue is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with FMN Capital Corporation and Financial Management Network Inc since 1997. Donahue holds a California insurance license for life, health, and variable products and is an inactive member of the bar in California, New York, and the District of Columbia. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation based on historical risk/return analysis with targeted active management and utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles supported by due diligence.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew M

CFP®, Series 63

Orlando, FL

Financial Management Network Inc

Matthew Merwin is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Management Network Inc since 1991 and FMN Capital Corporation since 1995. Merwin serves as a special trustee for the Baughman Opportunity trust and holds life, disability, and property and casualty insurance licenses. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping consulting.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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