Mwa Financial Services, Inc

CRD#112630
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations
  • Firm Advisors

    • Overview

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc is located at 1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL. The firm employs 115 financial advisors to manage client portfolios and provide financial guidance. Mwa Financial Services, Inc is a registered broker-dealer.

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc oversees $216.1 million in assets under management across 1,432 accounts, all of which are non-discretionary. Over the past year, the firm has provided financial planning services to between 11 and 25 clients. The services offered include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, and selection of other advisers. The firm caters to retail investors, high net worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations, with retail investors being the largest client type by accounts. The fee structure at Mwa Financial Services, Inc includes asset-based, hourly, and fixed fees. The firm has 30 high net worth clients and maintains affiliations with an insurance company or agency.

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc is registered in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

    Assets Under Management

    $216.1 million

    Number of Advisors

    115

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    1701 1St Avenue
    Rock Island, IL 61201

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $216.1 million

    National Average: $8.6 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    685

    National Average: 64
    Total Number of Accounts

    1,432

    National Average: 375,227
    Average Account Size

    $150.9 thousand

    National Average: $23.0 thousand
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    Products and Services

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc offers multiple financial services, which can consist of financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, and selection of other advisers. In the last financial year, Mwa Financial Services, Inc provided 45621 of its accounts with financial planning services. The Firm is involved in selling products or offering services other than investment advisory services to its clients.

    Core Advisor Services

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

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    Fee Structure

    A financial advisor's fees typically depend on the financial services offered. Fees charged by Mwa Financial Services, Inc most likely include any blend of the following fee types: asset-based, hourly, or fixed. The firm participates in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a bundle of services for a comprehensive fee.

    Available

    • 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 21% of firms

      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.

    • 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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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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      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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    Types of Clients

    The company provides services to retail investors, high net worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. Out of its 4 clients, Mwa Financial Services, Inc's biggest client group by number of accounts is retail investors, although it also manages money for 30 high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth individual is defined by the SEC as an investor 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).

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 2.09%
    • Other Individuals - 96.51%
    • Corporations - 0.91%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0.49%

    * 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

    Mwa Financial Services, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Mwa Financial Services, Inc

    Joshua Leung
    Laguna Hills, CA
    Kyle Lepley
    Mansfield, OH
    Ryan Bowling
    Maumee, OH
    Jonathan Obest
    Laguna Hills, CA
    Lauren Stalnaker
    Mansfield, OH
    Jacob Ferdig
    Laguna Hills, CA
    Brent Bice
    Summerville, SC
    Bryan Clifton
    Cincinnati, OH
    Lucas Hill
    Greenwood, IN

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