Empowering Financial
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About
The firm provides ongoing investment management and financial planning to individuals, small business owners, trustees and fiduciaries, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services. Like many independent advisors, it charges asset‑based advisory fees for continuous portfolio supervision and develops personalized Investment Policy Statements based on client goals, time horizons and risk tolerances.
The adviser implements diversified portfolios using exchange‑listed securities, mutual funds and ETFs, options strategies, and interests in public and non‑public partnerships, and will engage third‑party money managers when appropriate. The firm’s process includes fundamental, quantitative and tactical asset‑allocation analysis, periodic portfolio reviews, and execution through a low‑cost custodian and trading platform to support its trading and reporting needs.
Noteworthy features that distinguish the firm from many peers include the principal’s enrolled‑agent tax practice and separate tax preparation/IRS representation business, as well as active licenses to sell real estate and insurance and plans to distribute private placement products—activities that can generate commissions and are disclosed as potential conflicts of interest. The firm also offers paid educational seminars and workshops and manages a modest asset base and small client roster, which can result in more hands‑on oversight and direct coordination across investment, tax, insurance and real‑estate matters than is typical at larger firms.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Financial planning fees range from $2,500 to $15,000 per household, based on complexity
0.9% - 2% annually
$350/hour for financial planning services
Account minimum: $300,000
Main office
2161 Shattuck Ave Suite 204
Berkeley CA 94704
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
California
Also doing business as
Birnberg, Jake · Empowering Financial · Jake Birnberg
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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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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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.
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Advisors at this firm
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