Tailored Wealth Management
Applying the principles of portfolio management with wisdom and prudence.
Your Wealth. Your Vision. Our Expertise.
At our independent wealth management firm, we serve clients across the United States with a singular mission: to deliver customized, transparent, and cost-effective investment solutions that align with your life, your goals, and your family’s future.
With over 98 years of combined industry experience and approximately $400 Million in assets under management, our team strives to bring deep insight and sound judgment to every financial decision. We are currently licensed in nineteen states and maintain a physical presence in three, allowing us to serve a diverse and growing client base nationwide.
Unlike the growing trend in the industry—where “Over 80% of fee-based advisors are now utilizing model portfolios to outsource investment decisions.” (Wall Street Journal, Mike Pitcher, June 12, 2025)—we take a different approach. We build custom portfolios tailored to your unique needs, values, and long-term objectives. This commitment to personalization is at the heart of everything we do.
We pride ourselves on:
- Putting client interests first
- Full transparency
- Timely and informed decision-making on matters that may significantly impact your life or portfolio
We are independent—but we are not alone. We’ve chosen to affiliate with LPL Financial, the nation’s #1 independent broker-dealer by total revenue (Financial Planning Magazine, 1996–2024), and the #4 custodian of assets, with over $1.8 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets and a network of 29,000+ advisors (https://www.efim.lpl.com/lpl-by-the-numbers).
This partnership gives us:
- Greater autonomy
- Access to robust and dynamic resources
- Objective research and market insights
…all of which empower us to put your interests first—always.
Words of Wisdom
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
- Benjamin Franklin
Welcome to the family!
When you work with us, you're part of the family. Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come.
Your goals are our goals.
Our entire team works together, hand in hand, always acting in your best interest, with all your goals and dreams firmly in mind.
Our Team
Richard Pakes
Santa Barbara, CA and Austin, TX
Managing Director, Investment Manager
Trent Baer
Anchorage, AK
Managing Director
We go with you, wherever the road of life takes you.
We'll work with you to explore the choices you may have already heard about and determine which ones fit your individual strategy.