Transparency

The media remind us constantly of investors who lost millions in opaque and esoteric securities, complex hedge fund strategies, and outright fraud—all because they were not fully informed about the risks or the sources of potential return. Even those investors who are diligent in seeking this knowledge are often turned away by the “wizard behind the curtain.”

At Equius, we believe a fully informed client is the best type of client. In fact, we have walked away from potential relationships where we noted an unwillingness to invest the intellectual capital necessary to grow the financial capital through all market cycles and life changes.

Along with our initial and ongoing investment counsel, we offer the following features of a fully transparent and secure relationship:

• A written investment plan that we develop together serves as a guide to meeting your personal objectives. The plan will change only when your personal circumstances warrant a change—not in reaction to short-term market movements.
• Your assets are held at Charles Schwab & Company, one of the world’s largest and most secure investment custodial firms. Schwab provides monthly statements and online access to your accounts. Schwab Bank also provides corporate trustee services to many of our clients.
• We work with Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), one of the most respected investment firms in the country, to provide the best tools (institutional asset class funds) with which to manage your portfolio. DFA maintains strong ties to the University of Chicago, where the underlying research for our approach was developed and is constantly enhanced.
• We provide clear, concise quarterly reports on your portfolio progress.
• Our compensation comes only from your success. We have no financial interest in any firms that help us serve you. We receive no commissions or third-party payments.