A.E.I. Financial Group
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Client assets under management
$3,285,476
Clients
22
0% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
22
TypicalAverage account size
$149,340
About
A.E.I. Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm implements portfolios using third‑party platforms (Orion Portfolio Solutions, Gradient Investments LLC, and Pontera for individual 401(k) asset management), and also offers financial planning and public workshops to educate clients.
The firm typically assesses clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, then recommends either in‑house strategies or third‑party managers and monitors those relationships on an ongoing basis, delivering periodic performance reporting and plan reviews. For qualified retirement plans, A.E.I. offers limited‑scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services including development of investment policy statements, selection and monitoring of plan options, and participant education.
Several features in the brochure are uncommon for a small independent adviser: the owner operates a tax‑preparation and insurance practice (A.E.I. Tax & Financial) and the firm discloses receiving external compensation and solicitor fees for referrals to third‑party managers. The combination of pension consulting, licensed insurance and tax services, and paid or free educational workshops distinguishes its service mix and creates disclosed conflicts of interest that the firm says it manages through disclosures and procedures.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Expertise
General retirement planning
Wealth management
Tax strategies for small businesses
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Fee options
Fixed financial planning fees between $1,500 and $4,000
$0+: 1% to 1.5% annually (based on household account size, negotiable) Up to $1,000,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% maximum annual advisory fee (Strategic & Tactical Portfolios total); Gradient Investments portion 1.00%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.65% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.80%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.85% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.20% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.60%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.60% Over $3,000,000+: 0.95% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.45%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.50% Up to $1,000,000 - $1,000,000: 1.70% maximum annual advisory fee (Allocation Portfolios total); Gradient Investments 0.70%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.35% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.60%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.75% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.00% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.50%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.50% Over $3,000,000+: 0.80% maximum annual advisory fee; Gradient Investments 0.40%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.40% All Values+: 0.60% maximum annual advisory fee (Client Directed Accounts total); Gradient Investments 0.30%, A.E.I. Financial Group retention 0.30% (minimum quarterly fee $25)
Insurance products commissions, external compensation from sales by licensed insurance agents
$247 per hour for financial planning services
Fee-only: Hourly financial planning fees at $247 per hour; Fixed fees between $1,500 and $4,000 for financial plans
Main office location
A.E.I. Financial Group
3558 Round Barn Blvd. Ste 200
Santa Rosa CA 95403, United States
Number of offices
3
Most active in
A.E.I. Financial Group has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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