OUR SERVICE
Why Our Service is Unique
Most financial advisors are only interested in managing your investment accounts; however, investing is just one part of your retirement plan.
As a CPA Firm and Registered Investment Advisor, we provide you with a full suite of tax services, income planning, and investment advice as part of our core wealth advisory service.
At M.K. Byrne & Co., we provide clients with a comprehensive advisory service because we want to help you make the very best financial decisions—and we want to help simplify your life.
The Cornerstones of a Modern-Day Retirement Plan
Your Income Strategy
Your income strategy is a key element of your retirement plan. As CFP® Professionals, we will work together to fund your desired level of retirement spending.
Your Investment Plan
Investing is a key part of any modern retirement plan. As a Registered Investment Advisor, we will work with you to navigate financial markets over time.
Your Tax Plan
Taxes are a retiree’s largest expense. As a CPA Firm, we will develop and implement a personalized tax plan to reduce your taxes and preserve your wealth.
Risk Management
Life can present different risks that need to be managed. We will help you to identify and address these evolving risks throughout your retirement years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A modern-day retirement involves many complex tax and investment details. This is why we specialize in advising clients who are starting to prepare for retirement as well as those who have already retired.
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Some clients want to start planning for retirement years ahead of their planned retirement date while others prefer to wait until they are a bit closer to retiring. We also work with clients who have already retired but feel like our comprehensive advisory service might be a better fit. When the time is right for you, we will be here to help.
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We charge an annual advisory fee of 1% on the first $1 million of investment assets and 0.50% on any investment assets above $1 million. Our annual advisory fee is earned daily, billed quarterly, and it covers all tax services, retirement planning, and investment services that you receive.
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Yes. We are a fiduciary. This means that we have not only an ethical obligation to act in your best interests, but also a legal obligation to do so.
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We are NOT paid any commissions on any advice or recommendation that we make. The only type of compensation that we receive is our annual advisory fee.
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All client accounts are held in each client’s own name at Charles Schwab & Co. As a client, you would authorize us to work with Charles Schwab to facilitate ongoing trading, tax planning, and cash management activities within your accounts. You will always maintain access and full control over your Charles Schwab accounts.
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