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No conflicts. No surprises.

We believe transparency builds trust. Here is a complete overview of how we work and what we charge — so you can make a confident, informed decision.

Fee-based fiduciary No hidden charges Minority-owned independent firm Silicon Valley · Nationwide

How we work together

Four ways to engage

Whether you're building wealth, approaching retirement, or need focused guidance on a specific decision — there's a path that fits.

Investment Management

Complimentary financial planning included at $500K+ in assets

Financial Planning

Ongoing monthly or quarterly planning for professionals and households with under $500K in AUM

Project-Based

One-time engagements for a specific financial decision or planning need

Risk & Protection

Insurance & risk management integrated into your overall financial plan


Investment management

AUM fee schedule

For clients with $250,000 or more in investable assets. Advisory fees are applied on a tiered basis — each rate applies only to the assets within that tier. Clients with $500,000+ in AUM will receive complimentary comprehensive financial planning. Household accounts1 may be aggregated to take advantage of lower fee tiers. A Financial Planning Agreement and/or Statement of Investment Selection is required for all advisory relationships.

Assets Under ManagementTotal Annual FeeFinancial Planning
First$250,000 – $500,0001.13% – 1.40%Required
Next$500,001 – $1,000,0001.02% – 1.27%Complimentary
Next$1,000,001 – $2,500,0000.85% – 1.02%Complimentary
Next$2,500,001 – $5,000,0000.68% – 0.80%Complimentary
Next$5,000,001+0.52% – 0.60%Complimentary

1Generally, householding your accounts will result in a financial benefit to you due to reduced overall management fees and you should consider householding where applicable.

Financial Planning: Financial planning is required for AUM clients under $500,000 and is provided through our Wealth Builder or Prosperity packages, billed separately from your advisory fee. At $500,000+, comprehensive financial planning is complimentary and included as part of your advisory relationship.

Advisory services are offered through Cetera's Managed Account Advisory (MAA) programs — currently the Unified, Advisor I, or Advisor II programs. Third-party asset management programs are not currently utilized for advisory accounts, though their use may be considered in the future as client needs evolve. Clients in Manager or Unified programs will pay a Manager Fee, based on the selected Manager.
Financial Planning & Consulting may be a complimentary, no-obligation service based on AUM, provided to new and existing advisory clients. Financial Planning & Consulting Services is completed through a separate agreement from the Investment Management Services agreement. Please refer to the firm's ADV Part 2A and your client agreement for additional platform, strategist, or related fees that may apply.

Financial planning

Choose your planning package

For households earning $200,000+ and pre-retirees who prefer a dedicated planning relationship. Below $250,000 in AUM, financial planning through Wealth Builder or Prosperity is your primary relationship with Crescent Capital Planning. Between $250,000 and $500,000 in AUM, financial planning is required alongside your advisory relationship. Planning fees become complimentary once assets reach $500,000+ under management.

Wealth Builder

For busy mid-career professionals · $200K+ household income

$300/mo

$225/mo individual  ·  $300/mo joint

One-time onboarding fee$500 ind. · $750 joint

  • Wealth 360° Client Portal(powered by RightCapital®)
    • Account organizer
    • Goal/cash flow planning & budgeting tool
    • All-in-one place account linking
  • 3–4 meetings per year
  • Unlimited calls & emails
  • AssetMap® visual balance sheet
  • Nitrogen® risk alignment report
  • Tax-aware planning coordination2(powered by Holistiplan®)
  • RSU & stock option planning
  • Insurance needs analysis
  • Retirement analysis & planning
  • Employee benefits review
  • Debt & mortgage strategies

Onboarding fee credit: Your one-time onboarding fee is credited toward your second year of planning fees if you remain a client — our way of rewarding the relationships we build together.

Engagement terms: Planning engagements are available in one-year, two-year, three-year, or continuous terms. We recommend a minimum of one year to allow sufficient time to build and implement your financial plan. Term is selected at engagement and outlined in your client agreement.

Complex cases: Planning packages cover the majority of client situations. Complex cases or business planning engagements may warrant additional fees. Any additional fees will be disclosed in advance and are subject to mutual agreement prior to engagement.


One-time project engagements

Focused help when you need it

Need clarity on a specific financial question or decision?Fee credited toward any ongoing engagement

Financial plan snapshot$2,000
Comprehensive financial plan$3,500–$4,500
Retirement Income Analysis / ATS Plan$2,500
RSU / stock option strategy$1,800
Social Security optimization$1,500
Medicare planning review$1,200
"Pick two" planning areas$1,200

Business planning engagement

Subject to scope, time & resources involved

From $8,000

Starting fee

Risk management & protection planning is integrated into every client relationship. Where appropriate, we evaluate insurance and protection strategies as part of your overall financial plan.


Independent research

Quantifying the value of advice

Vanguard's Advisor's Alpha® research (2025) estimates that advisors implementing wealth management best practices can add up to, or even exceed, 3% in net returns annually. The table below summarizes how that value is generated across eight strategies.

Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha® strategyValue-add relative to "average" client experience
(in basis points of return)
Suitable asset allocation using broadly diversified funds/ETFs> 0*
Investment selection0 to 100
Rebalancing12
Behavioral coachingUp to 200 or more
Asset location0 to 60
Tax-efficient retirement strategyUp to 100 or more
Total return versus income investing> 0*
Tax-loss harvestingUp to 150 or more**
Range of potential value addedUp to, or even exceeding, 3% in net returns

Source: Vanguard Investment Advisory Research Center, Advisor’s Alpha® Perspectives (2025). *Value is deemed significant but too unique to each investor to quantify. **Tax-loss harvesting (TLH) was added to QAA modules in 2024; to understand the potential impact of TLH for an investor, the value reported must be scaled by the size of TLH assets relative to the size of the entire portfolio.

The figures shown reflect Vanguard’s research findings and are not a guarantee of results Crescent Capital Planning clients will achieve. Actual value added may vary significantly depending on individual client circumstances. “Up to, or even exceeding, 3%” means 3 percentage points of additional net return over an unspecified period of time. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Who we work best with

The Ideal Client
Working Relationship
=
$500K+ in household assets*or $200K+ household income
w/ planning package
+
Open to advice &
willingness to implement

*Or ability to reach $500K within a reasonable time horizon. Investment minimums are at the discretion of Crescent Capital Planning.

Ready to take the first step?

Most clients start with a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We'll talk through your situation, answer your questions, and find out if we're a good fit — no obligation, no pressure.

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A strong financial plan does more than organize your finances — it helps provide clarity, confidence, and direction for the future. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, building wealth, or protecting what matters most, here are five important questions a comprehensive financial plan can help answer:

  • Whether it’s retiring comfortably, buying a home, helping family, or achieving greater financial freedom, a financial plan helps turn your goals into a clear, actionable strategy with realistic timelines.

  • A financial plan helps you understand where you stand today — including your income, savings, investments, debt, and spending — and identifies opportunities to improve cash flow, build wealth, and make more confident financial decisions.

  • Investing should reflect both your long-term objectives and your personal comfort with risk. A thoughtful plan helps you create an investment approach that balances growth opportunities with the level of volatility you’re comfortable with.

  • Life is unpredictable. A comprehensive financial plan helps you prepare for the unexpected by evaluating emergency savings, insurance coverage, income protection, and other strategies designed to help protect your family and financial future.

  • Retirement planning is about more than just saving money. A financial plan helps you evaluate when you may be able to retire, how much income you’ll need, potential healthcare costs, tax considerations, and strategies to help support the lifestyle you envision.


A well-designed financial plan isn’t static — it evolves with you. As your life, goals, and the financial landscape change over time, your plan should be reviewed and updated regularly to help keep you on track and aligned with what matters most.

 2Cetera Advisors LLC exclusively provides investment products and services through its representatives. Although Cetera does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting, or legal services, Cetera representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice.