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Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,063,992,397

Clients

567

29% high-net-worth

Advisors

9

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

63

Typical

Average account size

$1,876,530

About

Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses and institutions. The firm notes that financial planning is included with investment management for clients with more than $1,000,000 in assets under management, and it also delivers advisory services to brokerage customers through arrangements with broker‑dealers.

IWS constructs portfolios from proprietary models that primarily use low‑cost, diversified ETFs and individual stocks, while also retaining the ability to use alternatives or legacy positions when appropriate; stated strategies include All‑Cap Growth, Large‑Cap Dividend and several ETF‑based equity and fixed‑income composites with listed benchmarks, account minimums and composite inception dates. The firm describes a multi‑disciplinary investment process—fundamental, technical, quantitative and sector analysis—and discloses the use of options and other derivative instruments and hedging techniques where applicable.

Noteworthy features in the brochure include the firm’s practice of sponsoring educational events with product providers and operating written promoter/referral arrangements (with disclosed solicitor agreements and fee sharing). The brochure also documents institutional custody and brokerage relationships, the firm’s code of ethics and periodic account reviews, and it publishes composite identifiers (benchmarks and inception dates) for its proprietary strategies.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $50,000; Retirement Plan Consulting flat fees up to $40,000 annually

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $20,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fee up to $500/hour; flat fees up to $50,000; retainer not exceeding $1,200 when services cannot be rendered within 6 months

Main office location

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 350

San Ramon CA 94583, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Louisiana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · Oregon · Texas · Utah · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Robert A

CFP®, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Robert Agorastos is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2013 and previously held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Mutual Securities, Inc. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process utilizing low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, supported by fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Brian S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Brian Stormont is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2018, and previously held roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is based in San Ramon, CA. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process using low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, with a focus on documented model strategies and educational programs.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Anthony O

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Anthony Ortale is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual Securities, Inc., Fisher Investments, and First Allied Securities, Inc. He is based in San Ramon, CA. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-advisor model using proprietary model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis for long-term, model-driven investment strategies.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Aaron K

CFP®, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Aaron Karas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Karas serves on the board of Legacy The School of Sport Sciences and owns QB1 Advisors, where he provides holistic financial planning and talent services to professional athletes. Insight Wealth Strategies is a multi-advisor firm offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, model-driven investment approach using a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis across low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Chad S

Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Chad Seegers is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2018, he has been with Insight Wealth Strategies. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process using low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and access to alternative holdings, and emphasizes documented strategy-level composites and educational programs.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Andre Luiz P

Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Andre Luiz Paiva is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mutual Securities, Inc., JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a long-term, model-driven investment approach with proprietary portfolios, low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, along with a documented marketing and reporting program that includes educational events and published performance information.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Preston M

Series 63, Series 65

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Preston Mayo is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Frost Bank, and Fidelity Investments. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a primarily long-term, model-driven investment approach with diversified strategies involving ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Cole D

CFA®, Series 66

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Cole Durkin is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2018, following two years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Durkin holds a Series 66 license and is based in San Ramon, CA. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment approach using proprietary portfolios alongside independent manager referrals, integrating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis across diverse asset classes.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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Timothy R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Ramon, CA

Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC

Timothy Raftis is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at B|O|S, Bank of America, and Merrill. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process utilizing proprietary portfolios, low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, along with a detailed marketing and reporting program.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Factor investing / smart beta
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