Fee-Only Investment Management
Being fee only means that we don't receive any compensation from any party other than our clients. Front Street Investment Management does not sell any outside financial products and does not accept any commissions for any actions we take on behalf of our clients. We believe that by strictly adhering to a fee-only structure we can act in the best interest of our clients. Fee-only is a way of doing business that was made popular by an association of financial planners, called The National Association of Financial Advisors (NAPFA). To learn more about the benefits of working with a fee-only firm, visit NAPFA's website www.napfa.org.
Registered Investment Advisor
Front Street Investment Management LLC is currently registered as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is subject to periodic and unannounced examinations by them. When required, Front Street has also made the required notice filings in the various states where its' clients reside. Among other duties, the SEC's goal is to enforce compliance with the many regulations that are designed to protect the consumer from fraudulent and unfair business practices.
Investment Management
Investment Management is the active process of creating and maintaining an investment portfolio on a day-to-day basis. Active portfolio management is an ongoing practice of both principal protection and risk/reward analysis. Our goal is to help our clients reach their financial objectives within an acceptable level of risk. Front Street Investment Management's sole compensation is earned through its portfolio management fees.
Financial Planning & Wealth Management
As a component of our core investment management service, Front Street Investment Management performs financial planning and general wealth management services for its clients. We believe that financial planning is an essential element to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives. These objectives often range from asset accumulation to income and lifestyle maintenance. In an effort to provide a holistic financial and wealth planning solution beyond our fee-only investment management, we act not only as investment advisors but also generalized financial advisors on issues such as estate planning, insurance planning, tax management and charitable giving programs. Because the quality of our investment management service depends on having a more complete understanding of our clients' overall financial picture, these additional wealth management services are naturally included as part of our overall fee structure.
