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Alan Besterman

42 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
5 advisors
Number of Clients
233 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$140K average
Assets Under Management
$32.6M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.50%
$1.0M - $3.0M1.00%
$3.0M - $5.0M0.75%
$5M+0.75%

Fees negotiable for accounts over $5,000,000.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$750
Hourly Rate:$250/hr

Portfolio management fees are based on a percentage of assets managed, as detailed in the fee schedule. Financial planning is charged at an hourly rate of $250, which is negotiable. Assisting with death distributions incurs a flat fee of $750. Pension consulting is also billed at $250 per hour. The firm requires a minimum of $25,000 to open and maintain an advisory account, but this may be waived at their discretion.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Planning & Coaching
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Advisor Information

Office location

East Chatham, NY

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Alan works as an investment advisor through FSP Advisors, Inc. and is also a NRA certified pistol instructor. Additionally, Alan is the 100% owner of The Balance Sheet, Inc. for tax return preparation, assists the East Chatham Fire Dept, and sells employee benefits insurance.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Fsp Advisors, INC.
April 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos
Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC Broker
September 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 4 mos
Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC
September 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Wall Street Financial Group, INC.Broker
January 2007 - September 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
September 2005 - January 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLC Broker
May 1999 - September 2005 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Guardian Investor Services CorporationBroker
November 1993 - May 1999 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Cadaret, Grant & Co., INC. Broker
May 1991 - September 1992 · 1 yr 4 mos
Equico Securities, INC. Broker
May 1983 - April 1991 · 7 yrs 11 mos
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
July 1982 - April 1991 · 8 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations9 states
COCTFLMANCNJNMNYVA
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