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Premier Financial Planning, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$50,355,281

Clients

39

38% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

20

Low

Average account size

$1,291,161

About

Premier Financial Planning, Inc. is a small, state‑registered investment adviser that provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, pension plans and business entities. The firm offers standalone financial planning engagements as well as ongoing asset management implemented through diversified holdings such as mutual funds, equities and fixed‑income securities.

The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, with customized investment policy statements, ongoing monitoring and rebalancing tailored to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances. Premier separates financial planning engagements from its advisory services and discloses that it may recommend retirement‑plan rollovers to IRAs it manages, along with potential conflicts that can arise from rollover recommendations and insurance product sales.

Noteworthy aspects include a two‑advisor, owner‑managed structure with a small client roster and all assets managed on a discretionary basis, which can result in a high advisor‑to‑client ratio and more individualized attention. The firm does not vote client proxies, forwards class‑action materials to clients, and discloses receipt of custodial support services from its recommended custodian; one principal also maintains insurance licenses and may receive commissions for insurance products.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees starting at $4,000, may be less for focused planning

Percentage

$0 - $249,999: 1.25% annually $250,000 - $749,999: 1.00% annually $750,000 - $1,249,999: 0.75% annually $1,250,000 - $2,999,999: 0.50% annually $3,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Insurance product commissions received by associated persons who are licensed insurance agents

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees starting at $200/hour

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fee of $25.00 may be imposed Fee-only: Financial planning fees are fee-only (no commissions) when charged separately or as offset from investment management fees

Main office location

Premier Financial Planning, Inc.

Valley Center CA, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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James P

Series 65

Valley Center, CA

Premier Financial Planning, Inc.

James Patterson is a financial advisor at Premier Financial Planning, Inc. in Valley Center, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has been with Premier Financial Planning since 2011. Premier Financial Planning, Inc. is a small, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a strategic asset allocation approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, with services tailored to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer
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Patricia P

CFP®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Premier Financial Planning, Inc.

Patricia Patterson is a CFP® certificant with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Premier Financial Planning, Inc. in San Diego, CA. She has been with Premier Financial Planning since 2004, including its predecessor LLP structure. Premier Financial Planning, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized investment policy statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to client objectives.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer
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