Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
16 advisors
Number of Clients
2,352 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$525K average
Assets Under Management
$1.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1M
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.70%
$1.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.80%
$10.0M - $20.0M0.70%
$20.0M - $50.0M0.60%
$50M+0.50%
Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$2,400 - $5,000,000
Hourly Rate:$595 - $1,095/hr

AFAS charges fees for financial planning, maintenance contracts, and portfolio management. Financial planning fees range from $2,400 to $5,000,000. Hourly rates for advisors are $595-$1,095, and staff time is $155/hour (minimum 2-hour charge). Portfolio management fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, as detailed in the fee table. Additional fees may apply for brokerage services and third-party platforms like Buckingham Strategic Partners. Subadvisory services range from 0.25% to 1.50%.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningInsurance Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

1521 King St, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
June 2018
Award / Judgment
Regulatory
April 1999
Final
Other Business Activities

Steven is a partner in BW Capital, a holding company for future business purposes, but currently inactive. He is also an investment member of Path to AUM LLC, a personal closed investment partnership, dedicating minimal time to maintaining alignment with invested investment strategies.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, INC.
December 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
The Strategic Financial Alliance, INC. Broker
December 2017 - January 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
LPL Financial LLC
November 2016 - December 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
LPL Financial LLC Broker
July 2016 - December 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos
Cetera Advisors LLCBroker
January 2004 - July 2016 · 12 yrs 6 mos
Ifg Network Securities, INC.Broker
November 1993 - January 2004 · 10 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations2 states
TXVA
Advisor
Exams
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