Qualified Business Income Deduction
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is a tax break that’s been given to certain...
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Founded for the benefit of clients, Echelon Financial is an independent Austin-based Registered Investment Advisory Firm. We are committed to putting client interests first and to stewarding both wealth and wellbeing for those we serve. We have a singular measure of success: the results we get for our clients.
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Fiduciary Standards and Transparency Standards for your protection on your portfolio.
Our clients count on our decades of experience for more than world-class investment management. More than in-depth retirement planning. Ultimately, they turn to us for the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all the moving parts of their wealth are aligned and optimized to obtain the life they want.
FIDUCIARY STANDARDS
Transparency Standards for your protection on your portfolio.
- Embrace the legal fiduciary obligation to place Clients’ interests first
- Deliver comprehensive financial planning
- Provide fee-only advice
- Do not accept commissions
- Be transparent on client costs, fees, and terms
- Provide transparency on portfolios and investments
- Remain independent from any bank, broker dealer, insurance provider, or custodian
- Measure client performance returns using independent third parties
- Do not create products to sell or price any public securities
- Do not physically hold or possess any client assets, securities, or money
“We are business owners. We understand your world. We’ve seen what works. We know what doesn’t. We’ll flatten your learning curve and help you make the right decisions so you can live a rich life.”
Austin’s Premier Fiduciary Financial Advisors Echelon Financial is an independent firm who puts our client’s best interests (what is called a fiduciary responsibility) at the forefront of our work.
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Chris Wilbratte
Founder and Partner
Jim Morano
Partner and CPA
Joe Osborn
Partner and CPA
Kyle Getzen
CPA
Angie Barron
Office Manager
Ajay Hingu
Tax Preparer
Kelly Manzano
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