L.J. Brey, Inc.
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Client assets under management
$117,331,252
Clients
61
61% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
61
Very HighAverage account size
$1,923,463
About
The firm offers fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, couples, and families, focusing on tying investment decisions to retirement, cash flow, estate and legacy goals. Engagements include initial and ongoing financial planning and implementation of the agreed Investment Policy using institutional-class mutual funds.
Investment decisions are guided by academic research emphasizing long-term equity exposure, broad diversification, low cost, and rebalancing; portfolios are implemented primarily with academically engineered mutual funds and are managed on a discretionary basis with periodic reviews and quarterly performance reporting. The firm tailors an Investment Policy to each client’s goals, risk tolerance and cash flow needs, and uses that policy as the basis for portfolio construction and monitoring.
Distinctive features include the firm’s reliance on restricted institutional funds (notably Dimensional Fund Advisors), which can limit additional purchases or require liquidation if a client transfers to a non‑approved advisor — a practical transfer risk that is less common among peers. The firm is a long-standing solo registered adviser managing over $100 million, generally requires a $2 million minimum to start an engagement, and maintains a formal succession agreement with another advisory firm for continuity in the event of the principal’s death or disability.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
General retirement planning
Cash flow / budgeting
Fee options
Investment management without financial planning service fees: under $100,000: $100 annually; $100,000-$250,000: $500 annually; $250,000-$500,000: $1,250 annually; over $500,000: 0.75% annually.
$0 - $500,000: 1.00% annually $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% annually $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.50% annually $2,500,000+: Flat 0.50% annually
Account minimum: $2,000,000 Fee-only: Fee-only basis; quarterly fee for financial planning and investment management services; fee prorated and paid quarterly in arrears based on market value of assets.
Main office location
L.J. Brey, Inc.
Honolulu HI, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
L.J. Brey, Inc. has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Hawaii · Texas
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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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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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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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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