Western International Securities, Inc. is a large advisory firm based in Pasadena. It manages $1.84 billion of regulatory assets for 7,300 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2006 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and 44 other states.
Western International Securities provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, and third party investment advisors. It prepares financial plans for more than 50 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.
The assets under management (AUM) of Western International Securities, Inc. is $1.84 billion, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 2442% since the beginning of its operation, and $10 million of the total AUM is attributable to clients outside of the United States.
The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Western International Securities, Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Hourly charges are usually charged for consulting work and special projects. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.
The only and largest group of clients of Donald Michael Bizub is individuals with 7,300 clients and $1.84 billion of assets under management. Among the 11 most similar advisory firms, Western International Securities has the highest percentage of individuals out of all clients.
The amount of regulatory assets under management is $1.84 billion for 7,300 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. 1% of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.
Western International Securities doesn't advise any private funds.
The company employs 55 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 64 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 8 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 don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.
Donald Michael Bizub has been acting as President since 1 Dec 1999. Wendy Austin Rea joined the executive team most recently as the Sr. Managing Director.
The principal office where Western International Securities, Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 70 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101, which is also the mailing address of the firm. An additional office of the firm is in Novato, CA. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.
You can reach the main office by calling the phone number (888) 793-7717 or by fax (626) 793-7075. The normal business hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at wisdirect.com.