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Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

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Client assets under management

$885,623,846

Clients

2,734

6% high-net-worth

Advisors

45

of 102 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

61

Typical

Average account size

$323,930

About

Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, and employer‑sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory and consulting services. The firm also works with plan sponsors on ERISA‑related duties and offers financial planning that coordinates with clients’ other advisors.

BWS describes a top‑down, macro‑environmental approach to tactical asset allocation with sector rotation and a relative growth/value framework, allocating across equities, ETFs, mutual funds and fixed‑income strategies and using discretionary rebalancing to align portfolios with client objectives. The firm also leverages third‑party financial planning tools to quantify client risk (reported on a 99‑point scale) and has engaged AE Wealth Management as a TAMP for model manager selection, reporting and operational support.

The brochure discloses a few features that are less common among peers: BWS discloses using hypothetical performance and client testimonials in its advertising, and it is affiliated with an accounting and tax services affiliate (E.A. Buck Accounting & Tax Services) that provides tax, payroll and bookkeeping services and receives cross‑referrals. The firm also lists several related entities (including LTCPRO, which offers federal retirement benefit workshops), a promoter agreement with Moody Insurance Company, and IARs who are dually registered or licensed, arrangements the brochure identifies as creating referral and compensation relationships to be considered.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Retirement plan advisory flat fees range from $2,500 to $50,000; fees based on plan assets up to 1.50% also possible.

Percentage

Up to 1.50% annually, negotiable based on account size, complexity, and other factors

Commissions

Insurance commissions received separately from advisory fees; commissions vary by product and carrier.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly rate of $400/hour used for prorated fees if agreement terminated early.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees negotiated individually; 50% due on signing, remainder on delivery; hourly rate $400/hour for prorated fees on terminated agreements.

Main office location

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

4600 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 650

Denver CO 80237, United States

Number of offices

16

Most active in

Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Michigan · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Oklahoma · Oregon · South Carolina · South Dakota · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Trent R

Series 63, Series 65

Shallotte, NC

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Trent Richardson is a financial advisor with Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Symphony One Capital Management, Equitable Advisors, and Comprehensive Financial Consultants. He serves as a Platoon Leader in the North Carolina National Guard. Buck Wealth Strategies is a multi-advisor team managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios tailored to client risk profiles using a variety of equity, fixed income, and fund vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Todd S

Series 66

Rio Rancho, NM

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Todd Strasser is a financial advisor with Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and Bank of the West. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach with tactical asset allocation, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets across multiple advisors.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan C

Series 65

Shallotte, NC

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Evan Cutler is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at John Ingraham, LLC and Midland National Annuity. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of the Cutler Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on Parkinson’s disease awareness through pushup events. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor team.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arthur A

Series 66

Kahului, HI

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Arthur Austin is an investment advisor representative at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Austin is involved in insurance sales and services through E.A. Buck Insurance DBA E.A. Buck Financial Services. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focusing on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Allison B

Series 63, Series 65

Rio Rancho, NM

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Allison Betts is a financial advisor with Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, and currently maintains roles with E.A. Buck Financial Services and Madison Avenue Securities. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets through a multi-advisor team.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Claudia M

Series 66

Kapolei, HI

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Claudia Moreno is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and One Team One Fight Financial Group. Moreno is also involved with E.A. Buck Financial Services, where she serves as a financial advisor and insurance agent. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, tailoring portfolios to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ashley R

Series 66

Denver, CO

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Ashley Robinson is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Retirement Planning Strategies and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she conducts educational seminars and presentations for federal employees through LTCPro, LLC, a company focused on federal benefits. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, constructing portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael H

Series 65

Denver, CO

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Michael Hou is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019 to 2023. His work history also includes roles at Madison Avenue Securities, Retirement Partners of Hawaii, Devereaux, and Gap. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach with tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios using equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Russell W

Series 63, Series 65

Denver, CO

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Russell Whitehead is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including AE Wealth Management, Madison Avenue Securities, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of financial services, he previously operated a pressure washing business. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focusing on tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets through a multi-advisor team.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael C

Series 66

Rye, NY

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Michael Cottet is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Madison Avenue Securities since 2020 and serves as Chief Strategy Officer at E.A. Buck Financial Services. Buck Wealth Strategies works with individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets through a multi-advisor team.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cynthia H

Series 63, Series 65

Denver, CO

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Cynthia Hodges is a financial advisor with Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC, based in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and McKinlay Smallwood Financial Partners. Outside of financial advising, she owns a photography business called Hodge Podge Photos. Buck Wealth Strategies is a multi-advisor firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a top-down investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob M

Series 63, Series 66

Denver, CO

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Jacob Myers is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC in Denver, CO, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TIAA and United Parcel Service. Outside of his advisory role, Myers is also active as a residential real estate agent. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment process focused on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

Series 66

Honolulu, HI

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Michael Sato is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC in Honolulu, HI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Madison Avenue Securities, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach with tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John I

Series 65

Shallotte, NC

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

John Ingraham is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of First Financial Education Centers, an insurance and annuities business he has operated since 2004. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on macro-environmental tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios using equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kevin S

CFP®, Series 63

Pleasantan, CA

Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC

Kevin Shelton is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Shelton is also involved with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and E.A. Buck Insurance. Buck Wealth Strategies works with individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a top-down investment approach focused on tactical asset allocation and constructs portfolios using equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income tailored to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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