Echelon IM

What services does the adviser offer?

Echelon Investment Management typically offers investment management and financial planning services. As part of investment management, we manage your portfolio on an ongoing basis and performs rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

How is the adviser compensated?

Echelon is fee based.

Is the adviser a fiduciary?

Echelon is a fiduciary and we have to do what’s in your best interest. We do not take custody of your assets. We have custodial agreements with firms, such as Fidelity and Schwab, where your account will reside and will be in your name. You’ll have online access to your account and receive statements from the custodian. Our interests are aligned with yours. we are fee-based and receive no commissions. our success is directly derived from your success. Your portfolio reflects your needs. we go thru a risk assessment process to ascertain your tolerance for risk and then based on that and convers

How often can I expect the adviser to communicate with me about my investments?

Echelon conducts quarterly portfolio reviews in person or over video conferences. We also send you regular updates on markets and initiate contact if there are changes necessary to your portfolio or financial plans. In addition, you can reach out to us at any time if you have any questions.

Does the adviser you take custody of my assets?

Echelon Investment Management does not take custody of your assets, as defined by the SEC. The firm however has trading discretion over the assets that it manages for you.

How does Echelon manage portfolios?

Each portfolio is designed with attention to the personal situation of the client. Through conversations with each client, we ascertain their personal risk tolerance, their acceptance of portfolio volatility, who they are and what their goals may be. In some instances, we use questionnaires to confirm risk tolerance. We manage all portfolios with a global view. Portfolios contain mutual funds and exchange traded funds that hold domestic and foreign securities. These portfolios typically have a domestic large, mid and small cap equity component, a foreign equity component and then a fixed incom