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March 2018 – A View at the Turn

March 20, 2018

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  • 1. What is a fiduciary?
  • 2. Is there a charge to meet with you?
  • 3. How are you paid?
  • 4. Why do I need a financial plan?
  • 5. Do you prepare taxes?
  • 6. Do you provide legal services?
  • 7. Why partner with TD Ameritrade?

1. What is a fiduciary?

A fiduciary is a person or an organization that acts on behalf of someone else to manage assets. As such, we have an ethical and legal obligation to our clients to act in their best interest. We will always do our best to provide accurate and complete investment advice while avoiding conflicts of interest.

2. Is there a charge to meet with you?

One of the most important parts of what we do begins with evaluating a potential client’s overall financial picture. Then, once our relationship is solidified, we will continue to meet regularly to ensure your financial plan is up-to-date and that your assets are appropriately invested. Therefore, we offer you comprehensive and confidential meetings free of charge.

3. How are you paid?

As a fiduciary, we are not paid commissions or from any investment companies. This allows us to instill confidence in our clients that we will always act in their best interest. We operate as a fee-based firm, charging a straightforward quarterly fee based on the client’s specific situation.

4. Why do I need a financial plan?

How do you expect to reach your goals without one? We love to see our clients succeed and thrive, which is why we have invested in one of the top financial planning programs, MoneyGuide Pro, which is available to all clients free of charge.

5. Do you prepare taxes?

No. We team with trusted tax partners and your CPA.

6. Do you provide legal services?

Not through Derbend. Legal services are provided through The Chustz Law Firm and Lawson, Beck, & Sandlin.

7. What are the advantages of working with an independent firm that partners with TD Ameritrade as custodian?

- As an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), our sole obligation and responsibility is to our clients and not to any other financial companies.

- We offer an efficient and reliable trading platform through TD Ameritrade that ensures trades are executed on demand.

- Client statements are generated and sent directly from the custodian (TD Ameritrade). Additionally, clients have access to their accounts 24/7 online. 

- Checks that are submitted for deposit are made payable to the custodian (TD Ameritrade) and never to our firm or its associates.

- You have the comfort and confidence of working directly with someone who knows and understands your specific situation and goals.

- You have the support of an award-winning and industry leading custodian.

1. What is a fiduciary?

1. What is a fiduciary?

A fiduciary is a person or an organization that acts on behalf of someone else to manage assets. As such, we have an ethical and legal obligation to our clients to act in their best interest. We will always do our best to provide accurate and complete investment advice while avoiding conflicts of interest.

2. Is there a charge to meet with you?

2. Is there a charge to meet with you?

One of the most important parts of what we do begins with evaluating a potential client’s overall financial picture. Then, once our relationship is solidified, we will continue to meet regularly to ensure your financial plan is up-to-date and that your assets are appropriately invested. Therefore, we offer you comprehensive and confidential meetings free of charge.

3. How are you paid?

3. How are you paid?

As a fiduciary, we are not paid commissions or from any investment companies. This allows us to instill confidence in our clients that we will always act in their best interest. We operate as a fee-based firm, charging a straightforward quarterly fee based on the client’s specific situation.

4. Why do I need a financial plan?

4. Why do I need a financial plan?

How do you expect to reach your goals without one? We love to see our clients succeed and thrive, which is why we have invested in one of the top financial planning programs, MoneyGuide Pro, which is available to all clients free of charge.

5. Do you prepare taxes?

5. Do you prepare taxes?

No. We team with trusted tax partners and your CPA.

6. Do you provide legal services?

6. Do you provide legal services?

Not through Derbend. Legal services are provided through The Chustz Law Firm and Lawson, Beck, & Sandlin.

7. Why partner with TD Ameritrade?

7. What are the advantages of working with an independent firm that partners with TD Ameritrade as custodian?

- As an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), our sole obligation and responsibility is to our clients and not to any other financial companies.

- We offer an efficient and reliable trading platform through TD Ameritrade that ensures trades are executed on demand.

- Client statements are generated and sent directly from the custodian (TD Ameritrade). Additionally, clients have access to their accounts 24/7 online. 

- Checks that are submitted for deposit are made payable to the custodian (TD Ameritrade) and never to our firm or its associates.

- You have the comfort and confidence of working directly with someone who knows and understands your specific situation and goals.

- You have the support of an award-winning and industry leading custodian.

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The Future is Here!

Welcome, Nathan!

Derbend Asset Management is excited to announce the addition of Nathan Ellyson, CPA as an Associate Advisor to the firm. Nathan is a licensed CPA and brings with him a wealth of investment and tax knowledge for our clients’ benefit.

Nathan’s role is to assist clients in all areas of financial planning, investing and tax consulting. Nathan will not be preparing taxes, but instead working with our clients’ tax professionals to help provide better prepared clients. His work will include broad tax consultation related to business operations, real estate, liquidity event, and estate planning matters.

Derbend has aimed to build a multidisciplinary team of professionals to serve individuals, businesses and families in today’s complex financial, legal and tax climate. Nathan’s addition to the firm helps us achieve all those benefits for our clients.

Nathan joins Derbend with decades of experience as a CPA in public accounting, tax planning and resolving federal and state audits. His previous titles include business owner and Georgia Army National Guard veteran. Nathan lives in Peachtree City with his wife, Laura, and his two children, Evan and Harper.

We look forward to introducing Nathan in person to our clients and professionals with whom we share clients.

As always, it is our honor and pleasure to be of service to you and your family.
Sincerely,

Emmet “Chip” Beard – Founding Partner
Brian M. Chustz – Partner

The Derbend Difference

Today’s investor must navigate the often confusing and undetectable path through the global financial market. Using our experience and expertise in the global market, the team at Derbend Asset Management will be your guide on the narrow path to financial wellness.