NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC

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Client assets under management

Clients

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

Very Low

Average account size

—

About

NorthWoods provides discretionary and non‑discretionary asset management, limited‑scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services to qualified retirement plans, and comprehensive financial planning and consulting to individuals and business entities. The firm indicates it works with both plan sponsors and individual (including non‑high‑net‑worth) clients and does not impose an account minimum.

Portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring are tailored to each client’s objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance and may use fundamental, technical, charting and cyclical analysis as well as long‑ and short‑term strategies and options where appropriate. For retirement plans NorthWoods assists in developing investment policy statements, selecting and monitoring plan investment options, preparing periodic investment reports and providing participant education consistent with Department of Labor guidance.

Noteworthy aspects include the firm’s explicit provision of pension consulting as a 3(21) advisor, an offering that is relatively uncommon among peers in this category, together with availability of standalone financial planning for individuals. The brochure also discloses that the firm is newly formed, that its principals maintain outside brokerage affiliations (a potential conflict addressed by disclosures and compliance procedures), and that it currently reports no assets under management.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Long-term care insurance

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $2,000 to $5,000 based on complexity and client needs.

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.25% annually $3,000,000.01 - $7,000,000: 1.00% annually $7,000,000.01+: 0.75% annually

Main office location

NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC

2447 Pacific Coast Highway, 2 Nd Floor

Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure

Quick links

424-675-4164

Advisors at this firm

Patrick J

Series 66

Hermosa Beach, CA

NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC

Patrick Jarrell is a financial advisor at NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Merrill Lynch, Emerson Equity LLC, and Perch Wealth. Jarrell is also involved with Emerson Equity LLC as a registered representative. NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services to qualified retirement plans, and comprehensive financial planning and consulting to individuals and business entities. The firm serves both plan sponsors and individual clients without imposing an account minimum and incorporates a range of analytical approaches tailored to client objectives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Long-term care insurance

Adam S

Series 66

Hermosa Beach, CA

NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC

Adam Shipley is a financial advisor with NorthWoods Financial Partners LLC in Hermosa Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Perch Capital, LLC and National Asset Management. He is also involved with Emerson Equity LLC as a registered representative. NorthWoods Financial Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services to qualified retirement plans, and comprehensive financial planning for individuals and business entities. The firm serves both plan sponsors and individual clients without imposing account minimums, offering tailored portfolio construction and retirement plan consulting services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Long-term care insurance

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