W. C. Buckingham, CPA
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Client assets under management
$0
Clients
0
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Clients per advisor
0
Average account size
—
About
The firm provides personalized financial planning and investment management to entities such as pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and small businesses, and also delivers accounting and tax‑preparation services as part of its practice. It operates on a fee‑only basis and does not accept commission‑based product sales.
Its investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation with a core‑and‑satellite framework—using passive index and ETF core holdings supplemented by active funds, individual securities, and fixed‑income as appropriate—and portfolios are globally diversified. The firm offers ongoing advisory relationships as well as limited‑scope hourly and retainer engagements, and typically requires client approval for trades rather than exercising discretionary trading authority.
Notable distinctions for a firm in this category are its status as an accountancy firm offering pension consulting and tax preparation alongside advisory services, and its willingness to bill on an hourly or fixed‑fee basis in addition to asset‑based arrangements. It also discloses specific valuation practices and conflicts when recommending illiquid investments (private equity or debt), reflecting an accounting‑oriented approach to reporting and fee computation.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Expertise
General retirement planning
General tax planning
Wealth management
Passive / index investing
Active portfolio management
Fee options
Retainer agreements and fixed fees based on estimated total time at $250 per hour, negotiable
$250,000 - $750,000: 1% $750,001 - $2,500,000: 0.90% $2,500,001 - $4,500,000: 0.80% $4,500,001+: 0.70%
Hourly rate for financial planning and advisory services is $250 per hour, negotiable, billed in 15-minute increments
Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $1,000 charged when account falls below $100,000 Fee-only: Financial planning and advisory services charged hourly at $250 per hour, negotiable
Main office location
W. C. Buckingham, CPA
Arroyo Grande CA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
W. C. Buckingham, CPA 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.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is active or affiliated with:
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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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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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