DBK Financial Counsel, LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$156,722,010
Clients
67
Advisors
3
of 4 employees
About
DBK Financial Counsel serves primarily high‑net‑worth individuals and provides ongoing portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning services that can include investment, tax, retirement, college and debt planning. The firm manages portfolios using a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds (including precious‑metal ETFs), treasury inflation‑protected bonds and non‑U.S. securities.
DBK prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting regular reviews to align allocations with each client’s goals and risk tolerance. The firm’s investment process draws on fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory, follows a long‑term trading approach, and may occasionally employ options, margin or short‑sale strategies.
A notable disclosure in the brochure is that the firm’s principal maintains a part‑time law practice through an affiliated legal entity, and clients may be offered legal services from that affiliation; the brochure states this creates potential conflicts that are disclosed and optional. DBK also reports roughly $199 million in assets under management across a modest client base, recommends Schwab Institutional as custodian, and does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fee for financial planning services (specific amounts not stated)
$0 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,000+: 0.50%
$295 per hour for financial planning services (fees negotiable)
Account minimum: $1,000,000
Main office
198 W. Portage Trail Ext., Ste. 105
Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223
Advisors at this office
3
Most active in
Florida · New York · Ohio
Also doing business as
Dbk Financial Counsel, LLC · Kearns, David B
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is active or affiliated with:
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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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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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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