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Astra Investment Advisers
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Client assets under management
$0
Clients
0
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
0
Very LowAverage account size
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About
Astra Investment Advisers is owned and managed by Christopher Nie and provides investment advisory services to individuals through flat-fee, hourly engagements that focus on reviewing existing portfolios and offering recommendations. The firm does not manage client assets, does not accept discretionary authority over client accounts, and does not maintain custody of client funds or securities.
The firm’s investment approach emphasizes value-based investing supplemented by financial planning and data-driven quantitative analysis, with a stated preference against frequent trading. Advice is tailored to individual financial goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons, and the firm accommodates client-imposed restrictions on securities when requested.
Compared with many firms classified as investment managers, Astra’s model is notable for delivering non-AUM, hourly advisory sessions and explicitly avoiding asset management and percentage-of-assets fees, an uncommon posture in that peer group. The firm is newly registered (October 2023) and the principal’s background as a full-time aerospace industry professional with graduate technical degrees, plus operation of a small rental business, represents an atypical experience mix for firms in this category.
Client services
Financial planning
Fee options
Flat fee for a single consultation session; exact amount not specified beyond hourly rate
$100 per hour flat rate, negotiable depending on client needs
Main office location
Astra Investment Advisers
Arlington VA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Astra Investment Advisers has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Virginia
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.
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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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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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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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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