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Mason & Associates, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$694,559,360

Clients

637

34% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

80

High

Average account size

$1,090,360

About

Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and small businesses, providing personalized financial planning, investment management (both discretionary and non‑discretionary), and limited‑scope hourly planning and implementation services. While the firm generally operates on a fee basis for advisory services, some advisory affiliates are licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions for insurance products; the brochure discloses this as a potential conflict and notes clients are under no obligation to purchase insurance through the firm.

The firm’s investment process is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and produces a Life Plan and client‑specific Investment Policy Statement, emphasizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, sector rotation and global diversification, typically implemented through no‑load or load‑waived mutual funds and ETFs. Mason uses an open‑architecture platform, may recommend or appoint third‑party portfolio managers, aggregates trades at times for execution, and provides periodic reviews tied to the client’s objectives.

Noteworthy distinctions include a relatively high stated account minimum of $1,000,000 and routine engagement with private placements and illiquid investments—transactions for which the firm may receive finders’ fees or have affiliated underwriting or sourcing arrangements—which the brochure identifies as creating potential conflicts of interest. The firm also discloses an ownership affiliation with an entity that manages a private fund, requires clients to use qualified custodians with which the firm has relationships, and staffs professionals holding credentials such as CFA, CFP, AEP, AIF and a JD.

Client services

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Expertise

General tax planning Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.15% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001+: Negotiable %

Project-based

Hourly planning services at $350 per hour.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $12,500. Minimum fee may be charged if assets fall below $100,000. Fee-only: Financial planning fees with a minimum of $1,000, negotiable; hourly planning services at $350/hour.

Main office location

Mason & Associates, Inc.

7474 North Figueroa Street, Suite 100

Los Angeles CA 90041, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Iowa · Nevada · New Mexico · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Allan M

CFP®, Series 63

Berkeley, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Allan Moskowitz is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Transformative Wealth Management LLC in El Cerrito, CA, where he has worked since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Protected Investors of America for eight years. Transformative Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs model portfolios, continuous monitoring, and a variety of analytic methods to manage approximately $43 million in client assets, including the use of third-party money managers.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Sun S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Sun Shim is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently working at Mason & Associates, Inc. since 2006. Prior to this, Sun Shim spent 11 years at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to advisory work, Sun Shim is an independent insurance agent and a notary public. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and includes strategic asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification, typically implemented through no-load or load-waived mutual funds and ETFs.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Liliana V

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Liliana Verduzco is a financial advisor at Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and also works as an Account Manager for Insurance Group Benefits. Verduzco has been associated with Charles W Mason & Associates, Orion Risk Management, and Cass and Johansing over her career. Mason & Associates, Inc. serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing personalized financial planning, investment management, and limited-scope hourly planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Abel S

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Abel Santibanez is a financial advisor with Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Stonemark Wealth Management and The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2015 and 2017, respectively. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes strategic and tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification, typically using mutual funds and ETFs.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Kent D

Series 63, Series 65

Washington, IA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Kent Dallmeyer is a financial advisor with Mason & Associates, Inc. in Washington, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason & Associates and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a director and foundation chair of the Rotary Club of Washington, IA, and is involved in several family farm enterprises. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment process is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and includes strategic asset allocation and global diversification, utilizing an open-architecture platform and engaging in private placements and illiquid investments.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Charles M

CFP®, Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Charles Mason is a CFP® with 54 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mason & Associates, Inc., a firm he has been with since 2006. His prior experience includes six years at Mutual Securities, Inc. He is also involved in insurance-related businesses as a sole proprietor and member of multiple insurance agencies. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, providing financial planning, investment management, and limited-scope planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Brent M

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Brent Mason is a financial advisor with Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, where he has worked since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for Rosemary Children's Services, a nonprofit organization. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering personalized financial planning and investment management services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and client-specific investment policies.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Mitchell C

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Mason & Associates, Inc.

Mitchell Crocker is a financial advisor at Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mason & Associates, he worked for seven years at Petersen International Underwriters. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with financial planning, investment management, and limited-scope hourly planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification.

General tax planning Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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