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The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

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Client AUM

$224,501,472

Clients

235

Advisors

5

across 3 offices

About

The WealthGarden f.s. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations; the brochure reports roughly $227.6 million in assets under management across about 235 client relationships. The firm also offers estate-planning coordination and standalone consulting and financial planning engagements billed on an hourly basis when not provided as a complimentary service to managed-account clients.

Portfolios are customized to client goals and risk tolerances and typically use diversified allocations across mutual funds, ETFs and, at times, individual securities, with analysis informed by fundamental methods, Modern Portfolio Theory and cyclical analysis; accounts are reviewed at least quarterly and rebalanced within pre-determined ranges. The brochure discloses use of third-party sub-advisors for implementation and includes valuation language that assets are “not adjusted by any margin debit,” indicating the firm may permit borrowing or margin activity in managed accounts when appropriate.

Compared with many peers, the firm combines several uncommon features for a small team: it acts as a sponsor of its own wrap-fee program, operates from five offices, and is affiliated with TaxGarden LLC to offer supplementary tax preparation and accounting services (with partnership interests held by firm principals). It also coordinates estate-document drafting with third-party scriveners and estate attorneys and discloses the potential conflicts of interest that arise from these affiliations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management
Trust and estate planning coordination services

Expertise

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Trust and estate coordination services fees: $250 for trust review, $250 for deed filing, $1,000+ for new trust creation or extensive revisions; fees negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001+: 0.80%

Project-based

$350 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning hourly rate $350/hour; fees for stand-alone financial planning and consulting services; financial planning generally complimentary when investment management services are used; consulting services $350/hour

Main office

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1730 E. Holly Ave, Suite 838

El Segundo CA 90245

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

California · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jade E

Series 63, Series 66

El Segundo, CA

The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

Jade Eagles is a financial advisor at The WealthGarden F.S. LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining The WealthGarden, he worked at Northwest Asset Management and TIAA-CREF. He is co-owner and co-host of Financially Ever After LLC dba Cover Your Assets, a podcast and video series focused on divorce financial planning. The WealthGarden F.S. LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $227.6 million in assets. The firm offers customized portfolios utilizing diversified allocations and employs fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Justin R

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

Justin Ragatz is a financial advisor with The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera, Confidere Financial, and Equitable Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in various positions, including at California State University San Marcos and in ride-sharing services. The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified allocations and employs fundamental research, Modern Portfolio Theory, and cyclical analysis in its approach.

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Whitney B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Fresno, CA

The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

Whitney Bania is a financial advisor at The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Wealthgarden, Whitney worked at Stifel and has a background that includes healthcare and fitness. She serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of Temple Beth Israel in Fresno, where she is involved in budgeting and financial oversight. The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerances, employs diversified allocations, and offers integrated tax and estate planning support through affiliated entities.

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Wendy T

Series 63, Series 65

El Segundo, CA

The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

Wendy Turk is a financial advisor at The WealthGarden F.S. LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Gerber Kawasaki, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the board of Airport Marina Counseling Services, a mental health organization. The WealthGarden F.S. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified allocations, employs fundamental and cyclical analysis, and integrates estate-planning coordination alongside tax and accounting services.

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Josephti C

Series 63, Series 65

El Segundo, CA

The Wealthgarden F.S. LLC

Josephti Cruz is a financial advisor with The WealthGarden F.S. LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including TIAA-CREF, Northwest Asset Management, and currently operates Financial Ever After LLC dba Cover Your Assets, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst consulting business for analyzing and reporting on divorcing couples’ financial situations. The WealthGarden F.S. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerances, employing diversified allocations and periodic reviews, and offers complementary services including estate-planning coordination and tax preparation through affiliated entities.

Roth conversion strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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