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Scott Thomas Mc Donald

Advisor at SLP Wealth — Santa Cruz, CA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 65

Experience

3 years

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

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SLP Wealth

Team

Total advisors

14

Across 14 offices

Clients per advisor

118 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$38,440 Very Low

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

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.

Client services

Based on SLP Wealth

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on SLP Wealth

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving tax strategies

Occupation focus

Based on SLP Wealth

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

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

Percentage

$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

Commissions

Ordinary and customary commissions from insurance product sales via related insurance agency (separate entity)

Project-based

Up to $300 per hour for financial planning beyond included meetings; $199 per hour for additional tax services beyond engagement scope

Subscriptions

Monthly Financial Planning Fee between $199 to $834 per month; Monthly Tax Services Fee between $199 to $599 per month

Location

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Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

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

Disclosures

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Santa Cruz, CA

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Series 65

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