Helm Financial Planning LLC
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Client assets under management
$87,998,712
Clients
59
56% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
59
HighAverage account size
$1,491,504
About
Helm Financial Planning provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts and estates. Services include customized portfolio construction using low‑cost mutual funds and ETFs, selective use of individual securities and options, and access to third‑party managers and alternative strategies.
The firm follows a primarily long‑term, diversification‑focused approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, with technical inputs used as needed for market timing and rebalancing. Portfolios are tailored to each client’s objectives, tax considerations and liquidity needs, formalized in investment policy statements and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Helm manages a relatively large amount of client assets given its client base and routinely works with high‑net‑worth and trust accounts, which supports recommending specialized outside managers (including private equity, private credit, real estate and hedge fund strategies) when appropriate. The advisor operates on a fee‑only basis, participates in an institutional custody and platform relationship for operational support, and is led by a principal holding both CFA and CFP credentials.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Expertise
Options & derivatives strategies
Concentrated stock management
Fee options
$0 - $250,000: 1.00% $250,001 - $1,000,000: 0.70% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.30% $2,500,001+: Negotiable
$250 per hour for standalone financial planning services
Minimum fee: $2,500 per year Fee-only: Investment advisory fees plus hourly financial planning at $250/hour
Main office location
Helm Financial Planning LLC
West Newbury MA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Helm Financial Planning LLC has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Texas
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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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.
Forms ADV
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