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McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$224,207,084

Clients

187

43% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

62

Typical

Average account size

$1,198,968

About

McAlister, Sweet & Associates provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, high net worth clients, and business entities, managing about $224 million in client assets across three advisors. The firm offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and works with clients to develop goals and investment solutions.

MSA employs a mix of analysis methods — including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis — and uses long‑ and short‑term trading, option strategies, margin, and alternative investments as appropriate to client objectives. Most assets are managed on a discretionary basis, and the firm requires clients to use Charles Schwab as custodian for account execution and custody.

Distinctive features include that MSA sponsors a wrap fee program, under which clients pay a single fee that covers advisory services and transaction costs, and the firm also advertises performance results, a practice uncommon among its peers. The firm additionally offers tax preparation services as part of its advisory offering and discloses policies on personal trading and conflicts of interest in its Code of Ethics.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Percentage

up to 1.00% annually

Main office location

McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

19500 St. Hwy. 249, Suite 345

Houston TX 77070, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Louisiana · Texas

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael S

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

Michael Sweet is a financial advisor at McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. in Houston, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. prior to joining McAlister, Sweet & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he raises bees as a sole proprietor, dedicating about 10 hours per month to this activity. McAlister, Sweet & Associates provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, high net-worth clients, and business entities, integrating tax preparation services within its advisory offerings. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement a range of strategies from long-term holdings to short-term trading, managing approximately $205 million in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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John M

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

John Mcalister is a financial advisor at McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at McAlister, Sweet & Associates since 2017 and previously spent over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities. In addition to advisory services, he provides tax preparation services through his firm. McAlister, Sweet & Associates serves individuals, families, high net-worth clients, and business entities, managing approximately $205 million in client assets. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches and offers a range of investment strategies, including long-term holdings, short-term trading, and option writing, while integrating tax preparation into its advisory services.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Shelbie B

Series 65

Houston, TX

McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

Shelbie Benitez is a financial advisor at McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining McAlister, Sweet & Associates, she worked at BKD, LLP for five years. She also provides tax preparation services to individuals and business entities as part of her advisory role. McAlister, Sweet & Associates offers financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, high net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and integrates tax preparation services into its advisory relationships, managing approximately $205 million in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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