Wealth Management Solutions LLC (Exton)


Wealth Management Solutions LLC is a large advisory firm based in Exton. It manages $140.47 million of regulatory assets for 655 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2015 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and 4 other states.

Wealth Management Solutions provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. It prepares financial plans for more than 50 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Wealth Management Solutions: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Wealth Management Solutions LLC is $140.47 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 49% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $140.47 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $214.45 thousand each.
Wealth Management Solutions has custody of $1.36 million in cash and securities for 6 clients in total but doesn’t act as a qualified custodian.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 48% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 44% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 7% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Wealth Management Solutions LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Wealth Management Solutions serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Wealth Management Solutions is high net worth individuals with 101 clients and $100.01 million of assets under management. Among the 11 most similar advisory firms, Wealth Management Solutions has the 6th highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $140.47 million for 374 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Wealth Management Solutions doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Wealth Management Solutions LLC

The company employs 5 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 60 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 3 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Carl Michael Sacchetti Principal 1 Oct 2015 25% - 50% 1267701
Markku Taneli Happonen Principal/cco 1 Oct 2015 25% - 50% 4312993
R John West Principal 1 Oct 2015 25% - 50% 2305645

Based in Exton

The principal office where Wealth Management Solutions LLC performs its advisory services is located at 300 North Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 610-524-7031. The normal business hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at wmsplan.com/.