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Bruce Charles Ritter

Advisor at Ritter Wealth Counsel — San Rafael, CA

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

2 years

Location

San Rafael, CA 94903

Ritter Wealth Counsel

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

19 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$3,610,737 Very High

HNW client ratio

100% Very High

About

Bruce Ritter is the sole advisor at Ritter Wealth Counsel, an independent fee-only wealth management firm based in San Rafael, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 36 years of experience in the industry. Ritter Wealth Counsel serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, estates, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment programs implemented mainly with passive index funds or ETFs, maintaining predominantly non-discretionary client relationships and a small, concentrated client roster.

Client services

Based on Ritter Wealth Counsel

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Ritter Wealth Counsel

Wealth management General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee arrangements may be negotiated and specified in Engagement Letter

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.0% $1,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.6% $6,000,001 - $21,000,000: 0.4% $21,000,001+: 0.3%

Project-based

$200 to $700 per hour, depending on service complexity

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $2,500 per quarter minimum fee, may be waived or reduced based on negotiation Fee-only: Investment advisory fees based on assets under management; hourly fees also offered

Location

San Rafael, CA

25 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 1

San Rafael CA 94903

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Bruce C Ritter dba Ritter Wealth Counsel

1990 - Present • 36 years

San Rafael, CA

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