Scf Investment Advisors, Inc

CRD#123608
Investment Advisor Firm

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

    • Overview

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc operates as an advisory company that has its headquarters in Fresno, California. It controls $1.9 billion in assets throughout 7,004 accounts, making it one of the largest firms in the nation by assets under management (AUM). The company has a large team, including 133 financial advisors. Scf Investment Advisors, Inc does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its customers' and own accounts and instead has to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are exchangable fiscal investments such as bonds, options and equities.

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc manages more than half of the firm's accounts in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management means that a portfolio manager has the discretion to make buy and sell choices for the client's account without needing client authorization. Scf Investment Advisors, Inc also administers 993 non-discretionary accounts with a total of $230.9 million in assets under management. The firm's average account size is $272,315. The average financial advisor at Scf Investment Advisors, Inc administers around 53 client accounts, making it about average in terms of personalization.

    The company's main office is at 155 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, California 93710. The company is legally allowed to serve investors across 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Assets Under Management

    $1.9 billion

    Number of Advisors

    133

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    155 E. Shaw Avenue
    Fresno, CA 93710

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $1.9 billion

    National Average: $9.0 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    183

    National Average: 71,771
    Total Number of Accounts

    7,004

    National Average: 4,329
    Average Account Size

    $272.3 thousand

    National Average: $2.1 million
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    Products and Services

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc offers a number of financial services, which can consist of financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters and educational seminars. In the last financial year, the firm provided financial planning services to 101-250 of its accounts. It does sell products or offer services different than investment advisory services to its clients. Scf Investment Advisors, Inc is also affiliated with one or more other service providers in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer and insurance company or agency.

    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 47% 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 21% of firms

      Selection of Other Advisors

      This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.

    • Offered by 3% of firms

      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

    • Offered by 7% of firms

      Educational Seminars/Workshops

      This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.

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    Fee Structure

    Fees for financial advisory services are based on which services are provided. However, fee types charged by the firm most likely consist of the following fee types: asset-based, hourly or fixed. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not provided by the company.

    Available

    • Offered by 70% 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 33% 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.

    Unavailable

    • 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.

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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.

    • Find one of the 10% of firms that offer this fee type

      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

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc manages money for a number of different customers. It caters to retail investors, high net worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations and corporations. Out of its 7,004 clients, Scf Investment Advisors, Inc's biggest client by number of accounts is retail investors, although it also caters to 358 high-net-worth individuals. The SEC defines a high-net-worth individual as a person 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 the company's customers are represented by non-U.S. persons.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 5.11%
    • Other Individuals - 92.9%
    • Corporations - 1.93%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0.06%

    * 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

    Scf Investment Advisors, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Scf Investment Advisors, Inc

    Andrew Marrach
    Fresno, CA
    John Calhoun
    Alexandria, VA
    Joshua Dunham
    Fresno, CA
    Grant Cox
    Fresno, CA
    Isaac Ortiz
    Albuquerque, NM
    Carl Peruzzotti
    Noank, CT
    Rick Meiss
    Fresno, CA
    Michael Fortner
    Fresno, CA
    Pamela Harrison
    Fresno, CA

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