Giving Tree Wealth Advisors
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$133,994,275
Clients
217
Advisors
2
of 2 employees
About
Giving Tree Wealth Advisors is a two-advisor firm managing roughly $138 million for about 217 clients, serving individuals (including high-net-worth clients), qualified retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive and hourly financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services for retirement plans.
Portfolios are implemented using model-based asset allocations with institutional no-load mutual funds, low-cost ETFs, separately managed accounts and third-party money managers accessed through custodial platforms (Axos MMX and SEI); accounts are monitored weekly and rebalanced at least quarterly or when allocations drift more than about 5%. The firm’s platform choices include SMA sleeves and alternative strategies, tiered AUM fee schedules across custodial programs, and it generally applies a combined $500,000 minimum for investment-management engagements.
Notable distinctions include that one or more advisors maintain outside broker-dealer registrations and insurance licenses and the firm discloses receipt of commissions and insurance compensation, which the brochure identifies as a potential conflict mitigated by disclosures and fiduciary procedures. The firm is jointly owned by two corporate entities, requires use of Axos or SEI custodians for managed accounts, and explicitly integrates ERISA plan advisory work with access to third-party manager solutions—features less common among similarly supported firms.
Client services
Occupation focus
Fee options
$0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% annually (Portfolio Management - Axos Advisory Services and SEI Investments; with tiers) $3,000,000.01 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually $5,000,000.01 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually $10,000,000.01+: 0.25% annually $0 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually (ERISA Plan Services) $10,000,000.01 - $20,000,000: 0.50% annually $20,000,000.01+: 0.25% annually $0 - $2,999,999.99: 1.00% annually (American Funds Service Company) $3,000,000 - $4,999,999.99: 0.75% annually $5,000,000 - $9,999,999.99: 0.50% annually $10,000,000++: 0.25% annually
Investment Advisor Representatives receive commissions as registered representatives of broker-dealer and insurance agents
Financial planning and general consultation charged at $400 per hour
Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning minimum fee of $2,000 (5 hours at $400/hour) Fee-only: Financial planning fees at $400 per hour; Hourly consultation at $400 per hour
Main office
2603 Camino Ramon 200
San Ramon CA 94583
Advisors at this office
2
Most active in
California
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Advisors at this firm
Nicholas V
Series 63, Series 65
San Ramon, CA
Giving Tree Wealth Advisors
Nicholas Ventimiglio is a financial advisor with Giving Tree Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He is a co-founder of Giving Tree Wealth Advisors and has prior experience at Fortune Financial Services, Inc., as well as operating his own advisory firm, Nicholas Ventimiglio, CDFA. Ventimiglio is also involved in developing a financial software company called Trade Wrangler, Inc. Giving Tree Wealth Advisors manages approximately $138 million for about 217 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm uses model-based asset allocations with institutional funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers, offering discretionary portfolio management and a range of fiduciary and financial planning services.
John K
Series 63, Series 65
San Ramon, CA
Giving Tree Wealth Advisors
John Kim is a financial advisor with Giving Tree Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and ownership of Kim Financial Advisors, Inc. He also operates as a sole proprietor. Giving Tree Wealth Advisors manages approximately $138 million for around 217 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive and hourly financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services, utilizing model-based asset allocations across various custodial platforms.
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