Practice

The Financial Advisory Group “FinGroup” is an independent investment management company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, managing nearly 400 million dollars of investment portfolios, based on each client’s risks, goals and objectives.

With over 70+ years of collective experience, the professional team at FinGroup has excelled at helping individuals and institutions plan, build, and protect their assets and businesses through objective, comprehensive wealth management services.  Our multi-disciplinary practice provides several services, including i) customized investment management (our primary focus), ii) comprehensive financial planning, and iii) tax preparation, review and planning.  Sister companies, the Practice Advisory Group and Back Office Support Services also provide business and practice management services.      

By design, FinGroup is a “boutique” firm specializing in fee-only wealth management.  Our success is directly tied to the success of our clients. FinGroup’s flexible, small-firm environment provides hands-on personalized service.  We go to great lengths to be accessible and available as needed.  Our experienced professionals collaborate regularly on your behalf, resulting in timely and efficient investment decisions.  We are independent, work for an agreed-upon annual fixed fee, and do not accept brokerage commissions.  Unlike commissioned advisors, our decisions and advice are not biased in favor of selling specific investment products.

As no two clients are alike, we take time to listen, learn and understand your particular priorities.  We communicate with you regularly in simple, easy-to-follow language.  We utilize the most advanced technology for monitoring and managing investments, which produces meaningful reports that are clear, concise and current.  Ultimately, we strive to provide bundled financial services that generate the results and added-value you expect and deserve.

Clients

FinGroup’s clients include business owners, corporate executives, retirees, as well as individuals and their closely held financial interests.  We also advise corporations, doctors, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations.  We take pride in our extensive, long-term relationships across multiple generations, with many clients residing across the country.

The individuals and organizations we serve value our comprehensive client services, financial know-how, experience and business stability. Each client receives personal attention, objectivity and firm-wide support.

Professionals

We employ a team of professionals whose collective talents provide a broad-brush perspective for every client.  Our staff includes members with advanced degrees and extensive experience in accounting, law, and finance.  We have expertise in financial planning, insurance, pension plans and investment management.

Each individual has a personal and professional reputation based on credibility, integrity and hard work.  We have a genuine desire to make a positive difference and continually expand our knowledge to effectively provide excellent services. To a person, we do our utmost to retain your confidence, your business, and your trust. 

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Services

FinGroup provides a wide array of financial services to help individuals and institutional investors achieve their financial goals.  In every instance, we begin the process by making sure we have a thorough understanding of your needs and priorities.  We respect the confidentiality of your identity and information, and we avoid circumstances that create conflicts of interest.  We provide only independent advice, based solely on our best research, thinking and judgment.  Also, we are always pleased to interact with other professionals to ensure the proper planning and coordination of agreed-upon objectives.  At the end of the day, we strive to be an investment and financial resource that you, your family, and your business can trust and depend on.

Investment Management

Successful investment management begins with a clear understanding of your goals, time horizon and psychological comfort zone.  Bearing in mind your risk/reward parameters, we create a highly-customized investment strategy which strives to give you the best risk-adjusted return, considering the ebb and flow of economic cycles. 

FinGroup’s fee-only structure encourages us to provide objective advice.  Since we are not compensated by selling specific investment products, our focus is on achieving your financial objectives, not earning commissions.  As a Registered Investment Advisor, we do not take possession of your investment securities, but execute trades through established custodial relationships.  Although we have no compensatory relationship with any brokerage firms, our strong associations with institutional brokers provide you low transaction costs and thorough, current research.   

Our investment philosophy focuses on the achievement of long-term, consistent returns through the use of both value and growth investment styles.  We invest directly in publicly-traded equities, no-load mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, private placements and fixed income securities, including corporate and municipal bonds.  Importantly, while focusing on the reward side of your portfolio, we also emphasize downside protection.  Even in a volatile or negative market, our clients typically experience superior performance relative to established benchmarks.  We are proud of our track record, and are happy to discuss our performance with you.

Just as our clients’ needs are dynamic, so is the investment process.  Our state-of-the-art portfolio management system provides timely information that enables us to accurately and effectively monitor and manage your portfolio.  We review your portfolio on a continuous basis to adjust investment positions and rebalance assets to the desired allocation.  When we make an investment decision, it’s always based on opportunities for capital appreciation, protection of your overall portfolio and realistic tax benefits.  Our goal is to maximize returns and cash flow over your entire investment horizon.

At the end of each quarter, you receive a clear, concise report detailing your current position and account activity.  With each passing month, we strive to deliver a fresh perspective and meaningful results that build a solid foundation for every client.

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Financial Planning

Our experience suggests that our clients are happiest when their financial needs are met, their living standards rise and they have more time to pursue activities that give them real purpose and meaning.  We strive to help you build and maintain a better quality of life.  

At FinGroup, we are experienced at developing lifelong plans for producing income and cash flow so that you are “unaffected by the unexpected.”  We work with you to design a program that enables you to enjoy life, knowing you have a financial plan for any “what-if scenarios” that could come your way.

We understand and appreciate the ever-changing world of financial instruments, savings programs and investments, and we know how to incorporate these vehicles into a sound, flexible, long-range plan.  We consult with other top professionals to develop the proper wills, trusts, partnerships, business agreements, employment benefit plans and tax strategies.  We counsel you on estate and gift planning, salary continuation and disability planning, risk management strategies and income tax planning and preparation.  We can also assist you with business mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, and provide advice on select real estate transactions.  As your wealth management resource, we are dedicated to protecting and enhancing your income and investments to help you maintain your financial security and build a better quality of life.  We simplify and coordinate your financial affairs so you can sleep at night and enjoy precious peace of mind.   
         

Business Support and Planning

The Practice Advisory Group and Back Office Support Systems, sister companies of FinGroup offer a unique approach for enhancing the productivity and profitability of our clients’ businesses and practices.  Through our affiliate practice management firms, The Practice Advisory Group and Back Office Support Services, we provide comprehensive financial solutions for achieving your business and operational goals.

The Practice Advisory Group www.practiceadvisorygroup.com specializes in enhancing operations and transitions for medical and dental practices.  Our highly-skilled team offers expertise and support on analysis and negotiation of insurance contracts, satellite office development, physician and dentist recruitment, as well as practice transitions.  We can help you enhance your information systems and long-term planning, and even advise on surgery center development and credentialing.  Our knowledgeable staff has industry insight, contacts and experience that few can match.  Becoming an extension of your practice, we deliver value-added services that quickly benefit your bottom-line.  Pairing unique practice management software with skilled support, we help you manage people, resources and processes in the most efficient, cost-effective way. 

Back Office Support Services focuses on the fundamentals of your back office, including staffing, payroll, billing and collecting, accounts receivable management, human resources, financial reporting, cash flow management and accounts payable processing.  Regardless of your size or location, Back Office Support Services provides the powerful management solutions necessary for your day-to-day success.

Summary

As a client of The Financial Advisory Group, you’ll enjoy the personal service, attention and responsiveness of a boutique firm, as well as the resources, talent and comprehensive capabilities found in larger, national organizations.  Most of all, you will experience the integrity, independence and results that have earned our firm a respected place in the wealth management community.

If you’re seeking an objective, knowledgeable advisor who simplifies your life and minimizes your financial worries, we invite you to contact us.

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Brochure

The Financial Advisory Group
5599 San Felipe, Suite 900
Houston, Texas  77056
713.627.7660