Investment Management & Financial PlanningLow-cost, tax-efficient fiduciaries with integrity
In 1995, Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund added Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC to the firm’s suite of service. This addition enables the Firm to provide conflict-free financial planning and investment management services to our clients.
Saltmarsh Financial Advisors has decades of combined experience in financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning. Our expertise makes us uniquely qualified to help you navigate through a lifetime of financial decisions. Our experience and diligent portfolio monitoring process gives you the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.
Saltmarsh Financial Advisors partners with one of the leading fund families in the world to provide low-cost wealth management solutions to our clients.
Our Investment Philosophy
Saltmarsh Financial Advisors’ investment philosophy is based on decades of Nobel Prize recognized academic research regarding capital markets and the science of investing. Rather than chasing returns through stock picking and market timing, we use a diversification technique called ‘asset class investing’ to customize your portfolio based on your specific goals, objectives and risk tolerances. The blended performance of asset class investing can help reduce downside risk of over-exposure to any one asset class, industry or individual stock or bond.
Saltmarsh Financial Advisors has access to institutional class mutual funds with some of the lowest internal expense ratios in the industry. The effective management of lower costs accrues directly to your investment returns. Our goal is to deliver the performance of capital markets and enhanced returns through state-of-the-art portfolio design, trading practices and reduced fees.
We Focus On What Matters
Your priorities are our primary focus. Our mission is to provide a successful investment experience and the peace of mind that comes with proper planning and consistent communication. We help you make critical decisions by guiding you to the best course of action – from calculating your specific risk-reward ratio to knowing when to draw for retirement or fund large expenditures. Our recommendations are customized with the consideration of tax optimization strategies.
Fee-Only Fiduciary Vs. Broker
In financial services there are two regulatory standards that advisors are held to – the Fiduciary Standard and the Suitability Standard.
As Registered Investment Advisors, Saltmarsh Financial Advisors is governed by the Fiduciary Standard which means we have a legal obligation to put our client’s best interest ahead of our own. We do not sell products or receive compensation from the mutual funds we recommend. Our clients appreciate the value of receiving investment advice through fee-only, independent advisors with solid technical skills.
Conversely, brokers are held to the Suitability Standard, which simply requires the broker to sell investments they believe are suitable for their clients, not necessarily what is best for the client. Brokers are essentially salespeople who are compensated by commissions or a production-based bonus. This may cause a conflict of interest because the products and mutual funds that are best for the advisor may have higher costs for the investor.
To understand if your best interests are a top priority for your financial professional, ask if they are regulated under the Fiduciary or Suitability Standard.
Learn more about Saltmarsh Financial Advisors and services by visiting www.saltmarshfa.com.
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Michael Hall, CFP®
Michael is a managing director and practice leader of Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC. He began his career over 22 years ago, focusing on delivering integrated wealth management solutions with experience across asset management and financial planning. His primary areas of experience include helping clients align their financial goals, risk tolerance, and long-term objectives.
Christina Doss, AAMS®
Christina is a partner with experience across financial advisory and wealth management services. She began her career in the financial services industry over 30 years ago, focusing on client wealth management and financial planning. Her primary areas of experience include overseeing business development, financial planning, and wealth management services of Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC.
Mark Hemby, CFA®, CFP®
Mark is a senior financial advisor for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. He holds both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. As part of our investment advisory group, he works with clients to develop and implement investment strategies to achieve financial freedom while also ensuring their goals and objectives are aligned. Mark has over 15 years of experience in investment banking working with individuals and organizations to manage their portfolios and coordinate investment activities. In addition to his experience with fixed income trading and sales, Mark owned and operated his own business in Alabama.
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