Dedicated to Your Financial Future

We have been serving clients for over 25 years and have cumulative experience of over 50 years. During that time, we have worked with our clients thru various economic and market cycles and advised them as they experienced major changes in their lives. Throughout the years we have always led our clients by focusing on their individual goals, sound Financial Planning Principals and Investing based upon a Long-Term approach.

We are based in Alpharetta but serve clients throughout Metro Atlanta and across the country. Both Amanda and Stephan have been awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager in Atlanta from 2012-2023. 

This award was issued on 9/1/23 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 11/14/22 through 5/31/23. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 3,209 Atlanta-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 237 (7% of candidates) were named 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers. The following prior year statistics use this format: YEAR: # Considered, # Winners, % of candidates, Issued Date, Research Period. 2022: 3285, 263, 8%, 9/1/22, 12/13/21 - 6/10/22; 2021: 3254, 265, 8%, 9/1/21, 11/30/20 - 6/25/21; 2020: 3314, 268, 8%, 9/1/20, 12/23/19 - 7/10/20; 2019: 3197, 285, 9%, 9/1/19, 12/10/18 - 7/23/19; 2018: 3248, 287, 9%, 9/1/18, 12/29/17 - 7/24/18; 2017: 2378, 301, 13%, 9/1/17, 12/30/16 - 7/14/17; 2016: 2210, 526, 24%, 8/1/16, 2/4/16 - 7/22/16; 2015: 3620, 546, 15%, 9/1/15, 2/4/15 - 7/22/15; 2014: 4433, 560, 13%, 9/1/14, 2/4/14 - 7/22/14; 2013: 2852, 592, 21%, 9/1/13, 2/4/13 - 7/22/13; 2012: 2660, 607, 23%, 9/1/12, 2/4/12 - 7/22/12. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria-required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed, or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP's consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP's consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client's experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria-considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance . Wealth Managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients' assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

We have always applied a Fiduciary Standard of care to our clients which puts their best interest above our own financial interest and recommendations are always based off their individual Financial Plan and unique risk tolerance. Furthermore, we offer a high level of personalized service by limiting the number of clients we serve by accepting new clients by referral only.

Comprehensive Planning

We focus on the entire picture of our client’s financial lives incorporating their company employee benefits, personal savings, investments, insurance, tax reduction strategies and estate planning. Our approach empowers our clients to understand the “cause and effect” of all aspects of their financial lives so they can make the best possible decisions for their future and financial success. Learn more about our Wealth Management Process.

Accessibility

It is often said “the only constant in life is change”. As our client’s experience life changes such as promotions, job changes, marriages, welcoming children or grandchildren, loss of a significant other, etc., we are there to help them thru the changes. We discuss the impact and how their plan needs to adapt to those circumstances. In addition, we proactively reach out quarterly, semi-annually, or annually (depending on client preference) with update and strategy meetings to help them stay up to date on their financial situation and make changes as needed.

Fiduciary Standard of Care

We have always abided by the Fiduciary standard of care when dealing with clients. The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Regulation Best Interest in 2019 which is a “package of rulemakings and interpretations designed to enhance the quality and transparency of retail investors’ relationships with investment advisers and broker-dealers”. 

We have always considered it the right way to treat clients and a good business strategy since the Fiduciary Standard compels financial advisors to place their clients’ needs above their own. By adhering to this benchmark, we are committed to helping our clients reach their financial goals.