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MCDONNELL Financial Services
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Client assets under management
$9,702,342
Clients
6
0% 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
6
Very LowAverage account size
$1,617,057
About
McDonnell Financial Services is a small independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and corporations. The firm implements portfolios using passive, index‑linked funds alongside ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, individual securities and insurance wrappers, and can coordinate with outside professionals to implement recommendations.
The adviser emphasizes benchmark‑tied, model‑based allocations and periodic rebalancing, with ongoing monitoring and formal account reviews at least quarterly; clients may impose reasonable investment restrictions (for example, socially responsible mandates) when compatible with the chosen strategy. Custody and trade execution are handled through major custodians, and the firm discloses procedures for aggregation and systematic allocation of block trades across accounts.
Compared with many peers, the firm offers performance‑based fee arrangements for eligible clients alongside standard asset‑based billing, with high‑water‑mark protections and stated processes to address potential conflicts between fee types. The brochure also highlights the principal’s professional accounting credential and industry licensure, and a concentrated client base that supports a hands‑on, tailored advisory relationship.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Passive / index investing
Real estate investing
Annuities
Wealth management
Cash flow / budgeting
Fee options
One-time financial planning fee of $50,000, may be waived for pro bono cases
$0 - $500,000: $3,500 minimum annual fee $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% $10,000,001+: 0.50%
$350 per hour, negotiable
10% of annual gross profits above high water mark for clients with at least $1,100,000 AUM or net worth over $2,200,000 (negotiable)
Account minimum: $30,000 Minimum fee: $3,500 minimum annual fee for accounts under $500,000 Fee-only: Advisory fees based on AUM; no commissions received; hourly fees and fixed fees also offered
Main office location
MCDONNELL Financial Services
99 North Berkeley Ave
Pasadena CA 91107, United States
Number of offices
2
Most active in
MCDONNELL Financial Services has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
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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