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CRB Strategic Services LLC

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Client AUM

$58,506,153

Clients

57

Advisors

1

of 2 employees

About

CRB Strategic Services LLC advises individual and high‑net‑worth clients, providing investment management alongside ongoing and project‑based financial planning and educational seminars or speaking engagements. The firm operates as a fee‑only registered investment adviser and typically works with common asset types such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and cash equivalents.

The firm’s stated approach centers on resilience, using a framework of eight forms of capital (Financial, Social, Material, Living, Emotional, Knowledge, Cultural, and Time) and recommending non‑financial resources when those forms of capital are deficient. Clients may engage the firm on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis; the brochure discloses that about $7.7 million is discretionary while roughly $50.8 million is managed non‑discretionarily, and CRB uses a mix of fundamental, technical, tactical, passive, and active methods tailored to client objectives.

Noteworthy differences from many peers include the unusually large share of assets managed on a non‑discretionary basis and the firm’s active offering of seminars and speaking engagements, both identified as statistically uncommon for similar independent, single‑advisor firms. The brochure also highlights distinctive planning practices—such as business planning, behavioral coaching, and referrals to unaffiliated third‑party professionals—and notes limited administrative use of AI‑enabled tools for meeting notes and documentation.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Project-Based Financial Planning fees range from $1,000 to $10,000; Educational Seminars/Speaking Engagements fees range from $1,000 to $10,000; Initial fees for complex engagements up to $10,000.

Subscriptions

Ongoing Financial Planning fees charged as recurring fixed fees ranging from $250 to $2,500 quarterly in advance.

Other

Minimum fee: Investment Management fixed fees typically range from $100 to $2,500 quarterly, dependent on custodian and account size; fixed fees do not exceed 3% of assets under management. Fee-only: CRB is a fee-only firm; compensation is solely from clients for advisory services; no commissions received.

Main office

Phoenix AZ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Pennsylvania · Texas

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Advisors at this firm

Cole B

CFP®

Phoenix, AZ

CRB Strategic Services LLC

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Grew up camping, riding bikes, swimming, making friends and appreciating the beauty of the desert. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science in International Hospitality Management. This curriculum sparked my interest in finance. After graduation, I worked for the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale as an Operations Manager and then I progressed to the Accounting Team. Early in my career, I spent a significant amount of time studying investments and markets. I lived through the Global Financial Crisis, which shaped my perspective on risk, uncertainty, and long-term planning. That period motivated a continued focus on learning and professional development. Along the way, I have followed and studied a variety of well-known thinkers, including Jim Rickards, Raoul Pal, Chris Martenson, Jack Bogle, Jim Bianco, Jeff Gundlach, Darius Dale, Ray Dalio, among others. I later joined Vanguard, where I spent nearly nine years working with clients, primarily as a financial advisor within the Personal Advisor Services group. During that time, I worked with clients on planning and investment decisions within Vanguard’s established framework and philosophy. In mid-2022, I resigned from Vanguard on good terms to establish my own firm, CRB Strategic Services LLC. Today, my work is centered on helping clients think about wealth across multiple dimensions, including financial, material, knowledge, and personal well-being. My approach reflects an interest in long-term planning, adaptability, and thoughtful decision-making in an environment that can change over time. CRB Strategic Services is designed to provide personalized financial guidance, with a focus on understanding each client’s unique situation and helping them navigate important financial decisions. I look forward to connecting with you. Please click the contact button to get in touch for a complementary consultation.

Wealth management General retirement planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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