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Credentials
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
51 years
Location
Novato, CA 94949
Newedge Advisors
Enterprise
Thomas Birch is a CFP® and ChFC® with 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at NewEdge Advisors since 2021 and has an extensive background including roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management, as well as operating his own advisory service for three decades. Outside of his advisory work, he also sells insurance products as a licensed agent. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple program structures and emphasizing due diligence, technology integration, and recent incorporation of artificial intelligence in its operations.
Based on Newedge Advisors
Flat fees for financial planning up to $200,000; business consulting fees negotiable
$25,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.75% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) $25,000 - $500,000: 2.25% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $0 - $50,000: 2.50% of assets (Financial Product Management - first $50,000) Next $200,000 - $250,000: 2.25% of assets (Financial Product Management) Next $250,000 - $500,000: 2.00% of assets (Financial Product Management) Next $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Financial Product Management) Over $1,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Financial Product Management) $10,000 - $999,999: 1.75% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.50% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $2,000,000 and over+: 1.25% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.75% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.50% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) Over $2,000,000+: 2.25% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) $10,000+: $25,000 minimum for MMP program
Commissionable securities sales by representatives registered with broker-dealer affiliates
Hourly consulting fees from $0 to $500
Subscription-based fees for ongoing financial planning services; payment arrangements established via third-party vendor AdvicePay
Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: A flat $20 fee per account per calendar quarter (maximum $480 per household per year) Fee-only: Flat fees up to $200,000 for financial planning; ongoing subscription fees available; hourly rates from $0 to $500
Novato, CA
1683 Novato Blvd., Suite 2
Novato CA 94949
Advisors at this office
1
California · Texas
51 years of industry experience
NewEdge Advisors, LLC.
2021 - Present • 5 years
New Orleans, LA
NewEdge Securities, LLC
2004 - Present • 22 years
Pittsburgh, PA
Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc.
2004 - 2021 • 17 years
Pittsburgh, PA
Thomas J Birch Financial Advisory Services
1996 - 2026 • 30 years
San Rafael, CA
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Trust company
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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Series 63, Series 65
Greenbrae, CA
Farid Consulting
Farid Nadjibi is the principal of Farid Consulting and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory career, he has been involved with Burlwood Gallery since 2006, engaging in jewelry, collectibles, decor, and building contracting. Farid Consulting is a sole-proprietorship investment advisory firm that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement/employee benefit account services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a tailored, goals-based investment approach across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, options, private funds, real estate investments, and digital assets.
Series 66
Petaluma, CA
Cruse Investments
John Cruse is the principal of Cruse Investments in Petaluma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has led Cruse Investments since 2013. Cruse Investments provides investment management and written financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm customizes portfolios using stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds, operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and offers advice on retirement rollovers and employer plan distributions.
Series 63, Series 65
Novato, CA
Baughman Financial Group
John Baughman is a financial advisor with Baughman Financial Group in Novato, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Allied Securities, Inc. from 2008 to 2018 and has been with Baughman Wealth Advisors Inc. and Baughman Financial Group since 2008 and 1999, respectively. Baughman Wealth Advisors, operating as Baughman Financial Group, provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement and estate planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, modern portfolio theory, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios and offers discretionary management, insurance product sales, and educational seminars.
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
San Rafael, CA
Cayman Capital Management, Inc.
Dennis Noss is a financial advisor at Cayman Capital Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has a background that includes roles in real estate, tax planning as an IRS Enrolled Agent, insurance sales, and commodity trading advisory. Noss currently operates as a Realtor and provides tax representation and strategic tax planning services. Cayman Capital Management, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, families, trusts, and closely held businesses. The firm employs a selective client model and focuses on asset allocation and broad diversification using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and bonds, managing portfolios on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for trades.
Series 63, Series 65
Ross, CA
Winship Wealth Partners
Craig Slayen is a financial advisor at Winship Wealth Partners with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cypress Partners, LLC from 2016 to 2018. He has been associated with Winship Park Asset Management, LLC since 2003. Winship Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach based on academic research, emphasizing small-cap and value exposures, global diversification, and a core-and-satellite strategy using both passive and active funds.
CFA®, Series 63
Larkspur, CA
Longview Investment Management
Karl Hoagland is the principal of Longview Investment Management and holds the CFA® designation along with a Series 63 license. He has six years of industry experience and has been with Longview Investment Management since 2019. Outside of advising, he is the publisher and owner of UltraRunning Magazine. Longview Investment Management is an independent, sole-owner advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses fundamental analysis to build concentrated, long-term equity portfolios and emphasizes dividend growth, tax-aware loss harvesting, and monthly account reviews.
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