Stark Strategic Capital Management, Inc.
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About
The firm provides financial planning, counseling, investment supervision, portfolio management, risk management, and tax‑planning advice to individual clients, including both those with minimal assets and high‑net‑worth clients; it reports managing about $18.4 million for roughly 19 clients. Services can be provided as comprehensive or modular financial plans and the firm implements recommendations when clients approve them.
The firm follows a structured six‑step planning process—data gathering, analysis, plan presentation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring—and constructs tailored portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs after screening for asset allocation, fees, management tenure, and other factors. Accounts are managed on a non‑discretionary basis (the firm reports only non‑discretionary AUM), so trades are executed only with client authorization and reviews occur at least semi‑annually or as requested.
Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s licensing as an insurance producer and acceptance of commission‑based compensation for insurance sales, disclosures the brochure identifies as a potential conflict of interest that the firm seeks to address through fiduciary duties and a formal code of ethics. The firm also typically recommends a specific clearing/custody relationship and allows clients to direct brokerage, and it does not vote proxies on client securities, which leaves execution and proxy voting control with clients.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Financial plan preparation flat fee of $2,500; fixed fees start at $2,400/year depending on scope/complexity.
1% annually (billed quarterly pro-rated)
Receives commissions from sale of insurance products; compensation varies by type and premiums paid.
Hourly rate of $180/hour for project and ad hoc services.
Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Financial planning at flat fee of $2,500; project/ad hoc services at $180/hour with 30% down payment; retainer fees include AUM and fixed fees billed quarterly in arrears.
Main office
Hampstead NC
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
Maryland
Also doing business as
Sscm, Inc. · Stark Strategic Capital Management, Inc.
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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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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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