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Brian James Berkenhoff

Advisor at Birch Investment Management, LLC — Brookings, SD

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Credentials

CFA®, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Brookings, SD 57006

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Birch Investment Management, LLC

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

46 High

Avg AUM per client

$500,187 Typical

HNW client ratio

24% Typical

About

Brian Berkenhoff is the principal advisor at Birch Investment Management, LLC in Brookings, South Dakota. He holds the CFA charter and a Series 65 license, with 21 years of industry experience. Berkenhoff has led Birch Investment Management since 2011. Birch Investment Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment process that combines passive and active strategies to tailor asset allocations according to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Client services

Based on Birch Investment Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Birch Investment Management, LLC

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Project-Based Financial Planning fixed fees range from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on complexity.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.50% $3,000,001+: 0.25%

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Fee-only compensation from clients; no commissions or sales-related compensation.

Location

Brookings, SD

2301 Research Park Way

Brookings SD 57006

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Dakota

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Birch Investment Management, LLC

2011 - Present • 15 years

Brookings, SD

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