Frequently Asked Questions
A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a fiduciary who has a duty to their clients, which means that have a fundamental obligation to provide investment advice that always acts in their clients best interest.
As an RIA, Wayfinding Financial can give advice on all aspects of your financial situation. We customize our advice to the needs of each client and construct a personalized plan that will meet your specific goals.
No, Wayfinding Financial does not hold custody over client assets. Most of our accounts are held securely by our custodian TD Ameritrade Institutional. Your assets are insured against fraud and bankruptcy to $500,000 by SIPC and up to $149.5 million per account through private insurance purchased by TD Ameritrade through Lloyd’s of London.
Our cost for investment management services are asset-based. We do not charge commissions or even earn money when trades are placed in a client’s account. Our costs are calculated on the total value of your assets under management. This puts our loyalties in line with yours.
Yes, we are fiduciaries. A fiduciary is legally required to put your interest first. No sales of financial products. No split commissions. No nonsense.