Inception Financial Services
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Total assets under management
$20,199,293
Total clients
67
10% high-net worth
Total advisors
2
of 2 employees
Firm size
Supported
1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM
Average clients per advisor
34
Average account size
$301,482
About
Inception Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, and business entities. Services described in the brochure include creating a written Investment Policy Statement, asset allocation and selection, regular monitoring, and the option to direct clients to third‑party advisers.
The firm tailors portfolios using model allocations and a mix of strategic and tactical asset‑allocation approaches, and employs long‑term trading alongside charting, fundamental, quantitative and technical analysis. Inception generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, documents client‑imposed restrictions in each IPS, and may use ETFs (including precious‑metal ETFs), non‑U.S. securities and options as part of its strategies.
Noteworthy operational features disclosed in the brochure include a requirement that clients custody assets with specific custodians (Charles Schwab Advisor Services and Altruist/Apex), acceptance of soft‑dollar benefits from Schwab, and an insurance‑agent affiliation for the principal that the firm identifies as a potential conflict of interest. The firm reports roughly $20.2 million in discretionary assets across about 67 client accounts, offers fixed‑fee financial plans, imposes no account minimum, and states that it does not aggregate (block) trades for multiple client accounts.
Client services
Fee options
Financial planning fixed fees negotiated between $1,200 and $3,500
$0 - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000+: 1.00%
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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.
Main office location
Inception Financial Services
3420 Bristol St. Ste 600
Costa Mesa CA 92626, United States
Number of offices
1
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