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Matthew David Aurenz

Advisor at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions — Mishawaka, IN

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Mishawaka, IN 46545

Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions

Team

Total advisors

9

Across 5 offices

Clients per advisor

92 High

Avg AUM per client

$738,005 Low

HNW client ratio

23% Low

About

Matthew Aurenz is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Hilltop Wealth Solutions in 2018, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, Aurenz serves as treasurer and board member for Bethel Valparaiso Church and is a board member of Hilltop Kids, a nonprofit providing support to underprivileged children and families. Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial and tax planning, and retirement account management. The firm integrates tax and estate considerations into its investment recommendations and combines advisory services with affiliated tax and bookkeeping capabilities.

Client services

Based on Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees negotiated, typically ranging from $1,200 to $20,000 annually depending on complexity

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $750,000: 1.00% $750,001 - $1,500,000: 0.90% $1,500,001 - $3,500,000: 0.80% $3,500,001 - $5,500,000: 0.60% $5,500,001 - $10,500,000: 0.50% $10,500,001 - $25,000,000: 0.40% $25,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Hilltop Wealth professionals may receive commissions for insurance product sales; some advisory professionals are registered representatives and may receive commissions on securities transactions (with restrictions)

Project-based

Financial planning hourly rate at $250/hour for clients with less than $500,000 AUM

Other

Account minimum: $417,000 Minimum fee: Minimum total annual fee of $6,250 (may be waived at firm's discretion) Fee-only: Financial planning fees for clients with less than $500,000 AUM negotiated at $250/hour; fixed fees range from $1,200 to $20,000 per year

Location

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Mishawaka, IN

4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 225

Mishawaka IN 46545

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Hilltop Wealth Solutions

2018 - Present • 8 years

Mishawaka, IN

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

2002 - 2018 • 16 years

Mishawaka, IN

Disclosures

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CFA®, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 66

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

South Bend, IN

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Lance L

CFP®

South Bend, IN

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