Advanced Financial Strategies Inc
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$246,524,328
Clients
137
Advisors
4
of 6 employees
About
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high‑net‑worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive and modular financial planning, discretionary asset management and assets‑under‑advisement, estate planning and administration, business and employee benefit planning, and risk‑management/insurance services.
AFS places strategic asset allocation at the center of its investment process and combines passive exposures with active manager selection and tactical shifts; portfolios may include equities, fixed income, real assets, alternative funds, private placements and other real‑estate‑linked investments. The firm monitors accounts continuously with at least quarterly reviews and rebalances as needed, uses Envestnet to access independent managers, and employs AI‑assisted platforms for meeting transcription and documentation support.
A notable distinction is the firm’s operational linkage to real estate and transactional channels: a firm principal is licensed in real estate and the brochure discloses real‑estate planning services and the potential use of Delaware Statutory Trusts and other real‑estate investments. The firm’s principals are also licensed to implement insurance and securities transactions through broker‑dealer and insurance relationships, so AFS combines planning and discretionary management with on‑platform implementation and commissionable insurance/brokerage channels disclosed in its ADV.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
$0 - $250,000: 1.000% annually $250,001 - $500,000: 0.875% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.750% annually $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.625% annually $2,000,001+: 0.500% annually
Commission-based compensation from insurance product sales through Capital Synergy Partners, Inc. and insurance commissions from insurance companies
$400/hour for Pierre Ngo; $200/hour for Certified Financial Planner; $100/hour for Registered Paraplanners; $65/hour for Administrative Staff for financial planning and related services
Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Comprehensive and Modular Financial Planning, Business and Estate Planning services hourly fees: $400/hour for Pierre Ngo; $200/hour for Certified Financial Planner; $100/hour for Registered Paraplanners; $65/hour for Administrative Staff
Main office
5 Hubble
Irvine CA 92618
Advisors at this office
4
Most active in
California · Texas
Also doing business as
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc · Dba Advanced Financial Strategies · Dba Advanced Financial Strategies And Insurance Services · Dba Aspen Financial & Insurance Services
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
Jonathon N
CFP®
Irvine, CA
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc
Jonathon Nguyen is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. since 2004. The firm serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and related services. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, utilizing a mix of passive and active managers alongside real assets and alternative investments.
Pierre N
CFP®, Series 63
Irvine, CA
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc
Pierre Ngo is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Advanced Financial Strategies, Inc. since 2000 and Capital Synergy Partners, Inc. since 2010. Ngo is also president and owner of Advanced Financial Strategies & Insurance Services and holds ownership stakes in other business entities related to real estate where his firm is located. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, and high-net-worth individuals and families by offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary asset management, estate planning, and risk-management services. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment approaches and employs technology platforms for portfolio management and documentation support.
Colette S
Series 65
Irvine, CA
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc
Colette Ngo is a financial advisor at Advanced Financial Strategies Inc with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in media and education, having worked at CNBC, CBS News, Entertainment Tonight, and Chapman University. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, risk management, and qualified plan consulting, using a combination of strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments with both passive and active investment approaches.
Patricia V
CFP®
Irvine, CA
Advanced Financial Strategies Inc
Patricia Vasquez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. since 2011. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, risk management, and qualified plan consulting through a small team of advisors managing a multi-hundred-million dollar asset base. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, blending passive and active management while incorporating real assets and alternative investments.
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