Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors
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Overview
Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors is a financial advisory firm based in Los Altos, California. It administers $134.9 million in assets under management throughout 53 customer accounts, placing it in the mid-tier of firms in the nation by assets under management (AUM). It has a small group, including 1 financial advisor. Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the firm cannot buy and sell securities for its own accounts as well as its customers' and instead is required to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are exchangable fiscal assets such as bonds, options and stocks.
Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors manages 52 of the firm's accounts on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management is a structure in which an investment advisor has the discretion to make buy and sell judgments without needing to seek client approval. The company also oversees one non-discretionary accounts totaling $6.6 million in AUM. The firm's average account size is $2.5 million. The typical advisor at Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors administers around 53 client accounts, making it about average in terms of personalization.
The company's central office is located at 4966 El Camino Real, Los Altos, California 94022. Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors is registered to serve clients in the state of California.
Assets Under Management
Number of Advisors
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Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors by the Numbers
$134.9 million
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53
$2.5 million
Products and Services
Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors offers a variety of services, including financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services and selection of other advisers. In the past financial year, the company provided 26-50 of its accounts with financial planning services. The firm is not involved in selling products or offering services aside from investment advice to its investment advisory accounts.
Core Advisor Services
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Offered by 31% of firms
Financial Planning Services
This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.
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Offered by 46% of firms
Portfolio Management
This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.
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Market Timing Services
This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.
Other Services
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Offered by 20% of firms
Selection of Other Advisors
This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.
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Publication of Periodicals
This is the publication of various financial education materials.
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Educational Seminars/Workshops
This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.
Fee Structure
Financial advisory fees typically are based on which service is offered. Fee types charged by the firm most likely are comprised of the following fee structures: asset-based or fixed. The firm does not provide a wrap fee program, in which the firm offers a bundle of services for a comprehensive fee.
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Offered by 69% of firms
Percentage of Assets
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Offered by 32% of firms
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Find one of the 21% of firms that offer this fee type
Hourly
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Find one of the 1% of firms that offer this fee type
Commissions
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Find one of the 26% of firms that offer this fee type
Performance-based
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Find one of the 0% of firms that offer this fee type
Subscription
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Find one of the 10% of firms that offer this fee type
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Types of Clients
It provides services to retail investors, high net worth investors, pension plans and charitable organizations. Out of its 53 accounts, Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors's largest client is high net worth investors, although it also manages money for 38 high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth individual is defined by the SEC as someone who has at least $750,000 under management or a net worth of at least $1.50 million or who is considered a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of its clients reside abroad.
- High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 71.7%
- Other Individuals - 24.53%
- Corporations - 1.89%
- Charitable Organizations - 1.89%
* The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.
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Disclosures
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Financial Advisors at Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors
Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA
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