Alm First Financial Advisors LLC
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Overview
Alm First Financial Advisors LLC operates as a financial advisor company based in Dallas, Texas. It handles $74.2 billion in assets over 212 client accounts, making it one of the largest financial advisory firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). The firm has a small group, including 10 financial advisors. Alm First Financial Advisors LLC is not a registered broker-dealer, signifying that the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its accounts and those of its clients and instead is required to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are tradable fiscal investments such as stocks, options and bonds.
Alm First Financial Advisors LLC oversees some of its client assets on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management means that buy and sell judgments for the client's account are made by a portfolio manager without needing to seek client consent. It also oversees 161 non-discretionary accounts with a total of $72.2 billion in assets under management. The firm supervises about $350.0 million in assets for every client account. An average financial advisor at Alm First Financial Advisors LLC oversees around 21 client accounts, making it one of the more personalized advisor firms in the country.
The firm's main office is located at 3800 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219. Alm First Financial Advisors LLC is legally permitted to serve investors in the state of Texas.
Assets Under Management
Number of Advisors
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Office Location
Alm First Financial Advisors LLC by the Numbers
$74.2 billion
21
212
$350.0 million
Products and Services
Alm First Financial Advisors LLC provides a number of services, which can include portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for institutional clients, publication of newsletters and educational seminars. It does sell products or offer services other than investment advice to its clients.
Core Advisor Services
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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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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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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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Offered by 3% of firms
Publication of Periodicals
This is the publication of various financial education materials.
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Offered by 6% of firms
Educational Seminars/Workshops
This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.
Fee Structure
Fees charged by financial advisors depend on which services the firm provides the client. Fee types charged by the firm most likely are comprised of some combination of the following fee types: asset-based, hourly or fixed. Alm First Financial Advisors LLC does not participate in a wrap fee program, in which the firm offers a service bundle for a comprehensive fee.
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Offered by 69% of firms
Percentage of Assets
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Offered by 21% of firms
Hourly
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Offered by 32% of firms
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Types of Clients
The company caters to high net worth investors, banking institutions, investment companies and insurance companies. Out of its 212 customers, Alm First Financial Advisors LLC's biggest client type is banking institutions, but it also serves one high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth individual is defined by the SEC as an individual who has at least $750,000 under management or a net worth of at least $1.50 million or who is deemed a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of the firm's clients are represented by people from outside of the U.S.
- High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 0.59%
- Other Individuals - 0%
- Corporations - 99.41%
- Charitable Organizations - 0%
* 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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