Scott Thomas Mc Donald
Advisor at SLP Wealth — Santa Cruz, CA
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
3 years
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
SLP Wealth
Team
Scott Mc Donald is a CFP® professional associated with SLP Wealth, holding a Series 65 license and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Outside of finance, he operates a commercial photography business, Scotty McDonald Photography, serving editorial and commercial clients. SLP Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual clients and small-business owners, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses diversified, risk-based portfolios primarily consisting of no-load mutual funds and ETFs and offers additional services such as tax preparation and 401(k) plan advisory.
Based on SLP Wealth
Based on SLP Wealth
Monthly Financial Planning Fee from $199 to $834 per month; Monthly Tax Services Fee $199 to $599 per month; 401(k) Setup Fee up to $995; Tax Amendment Fees $795 or $1,495; Prior Return Fee $2,399 each
$0 - $1,000,000: 0.75% per annum on client assets under management No limit+: Additional up to 0.12% per annum on assets managed by Third-Party Adviser
Ordinary and customary commissions from insurance product sales via related insurance agency (separate entity)
Up to $300 per hour for financial planning beyond included meetings; $199 per hour for additional tax services beyond engagement scope
Monthly Financial Planning Fee between $199 to $834 per month; Monthly Tax Services Fee between $199 to $599 per month
Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz CA
Advisors at this office
1
California · Texas
3 years of industry experience
Student Loan Planner
2023 - Present • 3 years
Scotts Valley, CA
SLP Wealth
2023 - Present • 3 years
Scotts Valley, CA
Santa Clara Valley Water District
2017 - 2023 • 6 years
San Jose, CA
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
2015 - 2018 • 3 years
Sacramento, CA
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