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NextGen Wealth Defense LLC

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Total assets under management

$5,899,946

Total clients

14

36% high-net worth

Total advisors

1

of 1 employees

Firm size

Independent

1 advisor

Average clients per advisor

14

Average account size

$421,425

About

NextGen Wealth Defense provides discretionary wealth management, investment management and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts and estates, and offers retirement account advice and referrals to unaffiliated independent managers. The firm typically expects a minimum relationship size of $250,000 (waivable at the advisor’s discretion) and acts as a fiduciary in client engagements.

The firm’s investment approach is primarily long‑term and combines fundamental, technical and Modern Portfolio Theory analysis to construct and monitor portfolios, with the advisor implementing strategies through Independent Managers and periodic rebalancing. NextGen uses custodians such as Charles Schwab and Altruist, conducts ongoing due diligence on recommended managers, and may execute shorter‑term trades to address client needs or market conditions.

A distinctive feature is that the founder is also a licensed insurance professional who spends a portion of time selling insurance products and may receive commission compensation; the ADV discloses this potential conflict and states clients are not obligated to purchase such products. Founded in November 2024, the firm manages roughly $5.9 million for a small number of predominantly high‑net‑worth clients and the disclosure brochure also notes an outstanding tax lien on the principal.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.20% annually $500,001 - $750,000: 1.10% annually $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 0.90% annually $1,500,001 - $3,500,000: 0.80% annually $3,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% annually $5,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Commissions

Commission-based compensation possible for insurance products sold separately by Mr. Hurm, a licensed insurance professional; commissions are separate and in addition to advisory fees.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Investment advisory fees based on tiered schedule as above; fees are negotiable at Advisor's discretion; no commissions for investment advisory services.

Main office location

NextGen Wealth Defense LLC

5445 Beavercrest Drive, Suite 6

Lorain OH 44053, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Ohio

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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