Dedicated to Your Financial Future
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 2012-2020.*
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.
* The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one clients’ 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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star 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 Five Star Professional 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 3,314 Atlanta wealth managers were considered for the award; 268 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2019: 3,197 considered, 285 winners; 2018: 3,248 considered, 287 winners; 2017: 2,378 considered, 301 winners; 2016: 2,210 considered, 526 winners; 2015: 3,620 considered, 546 winners; 2014: 4,433 considered, 560 winners; 2013: 2,852 considered, 592 winners; 2012: 2,660 considered, 607 winners.
For more information about our firm and the services we offer, send us a quick email or call the office. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
stephan@oster-fischer.com | amanda@oster-fischer.com
(770) 753-9880