Lm Advisors LLC

CRD#153940
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations
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    • Overview

    Lm Advisors LLC operates as an advisory company that has its headquarters in San Diego, California. Lm Advisors LLC oversees $2.0 billion in total assets throughout 1,084 accounts, making it one of the largest firms in the country by assets under management (AUM). The company has a small team, including 8 financial advisors. Lm Advisors LLC does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the advisor cannot buy and sell securities for its clients' and own accounts and instead has to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are tradable fiscal assets like options, stocks and bonds.

    Lm Advisors LLC manages the majority of the firm's client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management signifies that a portfolio manager makes buy and sell decisions for the client's account without needing to seek client authorization. It also has six non-discretionary accounts totaling $12.6 million in AUM. The investment advisory firm's typical account size is $1.9 million. The typical advisor at Lm Advisors LLC oversees about 136 client accounts.

    The company's central office is located at 750 B Street, San Diego, California 92101-8192. The company is registered to provide services to customers across a few states, including California, Illinois and Texas.

    Assets Under Management

    $2.0 billion

    Number of Advisors

    8

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    750 B Street
    San Diego, CA 92101-8192

    Lm Advisors LLC by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $2.0 billion

    National Average: $8.6 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    20

    National Average: 64
    Total Number of Accounts

    1,084

    National Average: 375,227
    Average Account Size

    $1.9 million

    National Average: $23.0 thousand
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    Fee Structure

    Financial management fees are based on which services are offered. Fee types billed by Lm Advisors LLC can consist of some combination of the following fee structures: asset-based, fixed or other. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not offered by Lm Advisors LLC.

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    • Offered by 69% of firms

      Percentage of Assets

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      This fee, which is the most common fee type charged by advisors for portfolio management, is based on the amount of assets you have under management. Also referred to as an asset-based fee, this fee typically ranges from 0.50%-2.00% of AUM annually. You'll typically pay a lower rate the more assets you have under management.

    • Offered by 32% of firms

      Fixed

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      Fixed fees are a one-time, lump sum charged for a specific service, like the creation of a financial plan without subsequent implementation. This can be useful if you only need advice for one specific purpose, rather than a long-term advisor. Fixed fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,000.

    • Offered by 10% of firms

      Other

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      Firms can sometimes charge customers using non-traditional fee structures. See this firm's Form ADV for more details.

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      Hourly

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      Like a lawyer, a financial advisor may charge you by the hour. This can be helpful if you are only looking for short-term or one-time advice. Rates typically range from $100-$300 per hour, depending on the complexity and level of services needed.

    • Find one of the 1% of firms that offer this fee type

      Commissions

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      Occasionally, advisors earn commissions from selling financial products, such as securities or insurance policies, or making certain referrals or transactions. Advisors who earn commissions may be incentivized to make certain recommendations to clients in order to make a commission. Fee-only advisors do not earn commissions, while fee-based advisors may.

    • Find one of the 26% of firms that offer this fee type

      Performance-based

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      Advisors only earn performance-based fees if a portfolio outperforms a defined benchmark. This fee may be calculated in a number of ways but most commonly is charged as a percentage of investment profits. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to make riskier decisions in order to generate higher returns.

    • Find one of the 0% of firms that offer this fee type

      Subscription

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      Firms generally charge this fee for educational materials provided, such as a monthly magazine. This can be useful if you want to learn about investing or financial management on your own.

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    Types of Clients

    The firm does business with a broad range of customers. The firm provides services to retail investors, high net worth investors, pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, charitable organizations and insurance companies. Out of its 1,084 customers, Lm Advisors LLC's biggest client is high net worth investors, but it also serves 257 high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth individual is defined by the SEC as a person who has at least $750,000 in AUM or a net worth of more than $1.50 million or who is considered a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). About 67% of the firm's accounts reside abroad.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 58.54%
    • Other Individuals - 37.81%
    • Corporations - 2.73%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0.91%

    * 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

    Lm Advisors LLC does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Lm Advisors LLC

    Jonathan Chatfield
    San Diego, CA

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