Kruse Financial Strategy
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About
Kruse Financial Strategy provides fee-only, personalized and confidential financial planning services for individuals, families, and small businesses. Although the ADV lists those client types, the firm does not serve individual (non–high‑net‑worth) retail clients, a client mix that differs from many independent peers.
The firm delivers comprehensive and limited‑scope planning on a fixed‑ or hourly‑fee basis and does not manage client assets or take custody of funds. When clients request investment guidance, recommendations are generally limited to mutual funds, ETFs, bond funds and CDs—often with a strong emphasis on socially responsible investing—and implementation support may be provided for up to one year without additional charge.
Notable distinctions include its strict fee‑only approach that excludes percentage‑of‑assets fees and any commission or third‑party compensation, and its explicit omission of portfolio management services for individuals. The practice also limits specific security selection to pooled vehicles and refers clients to third‑party managers for stock, bond or options strategies, reflecting a planning‑centric, CFP‑led advisory model.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fees generally range from $3,500 to $10,000 for a financial plan
$300 per hour
Fee-only: Fixed fees generally range from $3,500 to $10,000 for a financial plan; hourly fees are $300 per hour.
Main office
720 Southpoint Blvd, Suite 201
Petaluma CA 94954
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
California
Also doing business as
Autumn R. Kruse, Cfp(r) · Kruse Financial Strategy · Kruse, Autumn Rain
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Business activities & affiliations
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Bank
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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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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
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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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