Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
9 advisors
Number of Clients
1,524 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$121K average
Assets Under Management
$184.9M

Fee Structure

Financial Plan Fee:$0 - $15,000
Hourly Rate:$125 - $350/hr

Financial planning fees can be hourly ($125-$350/hour) or fixed (between $0 and $15,000), depending on the complexity of the plan and are negotiable. Asset management fees generally range from 0.50% to 2.00% per year, based on the account size and complexity. Any fee above 2% must be approved by compliance. Fees are negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Retirement PlanningTax Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

29 Plantation Park Dr, STE 804, Bluffton, SC, 29910

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Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
October 2020
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 2016
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
March 2001
Settled
Other Business Activities

Robert is a partner and 50% owner of Star Vangrouw, LLC, providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services, dedicating minimal time. He is also a passive owner of an office condo, spending minimal time on this activity as well.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Ibn Advisory Services, INC.
December 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo
Ibn Financial Services, INC. Broker
February 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Ibn Financial Services, INC.
February 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Starvangrouw Financial
February 2014 - December 2020 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Source Capital Group, INC.Broker
January 2014 - February 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Edi Investment Advisor Corporation
July 2009 - December 2013 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Edi Financial, INC.Broker
May 2009 - January 2014 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.
May 2008 - May 2009 · 1 yr
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2008 - May 2009 · 1 yr
Next Financial Group, INC.
January 2008 - May 2008 · 4 mos
Next Financial Group, INC. Broker
October 2007 - May 2008 · 7 mos
Aig Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
April 2007 - September 2007 · 5 mos
The Benchmark Company, LLCBroker
December 2002 - October 2005 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Worldco, L.L.C.Broker
November 2001 - April 2002 · 5 mos
Ndb Capital Markets, LPBroker
January 2001 - August 2001 · 7 mos
Painewebber Incorporated Broker
September 1999 - January 2001 · 1 yr 4 mos
State Registrations6 states
ALFLMINCNJSC
AdvisorBrokerBoth
Exams
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