Three Service Pillars
COMPENSATION OVERVIEWThe Dumas Team
At The Dumas Team, complete transparency is the foundation of every advisory relationship. Our compensation structure is designed to align our interests with yours - we are rewarded only when we deliver meaningful, lasting value to your financial life. Below is a clear overview of how we are compensated.
HOW WE ARE PAIDThree Service Pillars - Three Transparent Fee Structures
Consulting BAsed FeeFinancial Planning ConsultingPAYABLE AT ENGAGEMENT
Your consulting fee covers the complete design, delivery, and ongoing monitoring of your personalized financial blueprint.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Comprehensive financial blueprinting & plan design
- Educational strategy sessions tailored to your goals
- Financial modeling & scenario analysis
- Customized recommendations across risk, asset, liability & cash flow management
- Accumulation planning and/or retirement distribution strategies
- Philanthropic planning strategies
- Coordination with CPAs, attorneys, mortgage advisors, business consultants & other professionals
- On-going monitoring
COMMISSION BASEDRisk Management AdvisoryBROKER CAPACITY- CARRIER COMPENSATED
In our Risk Management capacity, we serve as your advocate — not your insurer. We are compensated by the carriers, not by you, so our incentive is always finding the best solution for your needs.
When we identify a protection gap, we research, design, and present solutions for your review. Upon implementation, we provide ongoing maintenance and strategic adjustments as your life evolves.
AREAS WE COVER
- Life Insurance — term, whole life, permanent cash value strategies
- Disability Insurance — income protection & business overhead
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Annuities — guaranteed income & accumulation solutions
- Ongoing plan maintenance & carrier advocacy
- Access to top-rated carriers across the market
AUm BASED FEEAsset Management AdvisoryINVESTMENT ADVISOR CAPACITY- payable QUARTERLY
As your Investment Advisor Representative, our compensation is directly tied to the growth and value of your account. We earn more when your portfolio grows; a structure intentionally designed to align our success with yours.
Rate decreases as Assets Under Management increase, with tiered breakpoints. The advisor fee does not include internal expense ratios or platform costs; all-in fees typically range from 1.00% – 2.00%.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Portfolio constuction, management, rebalancing & monitoring
- Tax-efficient investing
- asset location
- diversification of highly appreciated and / or highly concentrated positions
- Values aligned investing (upon request)
- Quarterly portfolio assessment & reporting
Are You Ready?Take The First Step
If you believe you could benefit from working with a financial professional, let’s review your portfolio, financial trajectory, and goals to see if you’re a good match for our practice.