Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who will hold my investments?

    All client assets are held at one of three broker dealers which you will select:  Charles Schwab Institutional, TD Ameritrade Institutional, and Interactive Brokers.  Gabriel Capital, LLC does not hold any assets.  The firm is only provided a secure and exclusive portal to manage client accounts.

  • What is a “fee-only” Registered Investment Adviser?

    All income earned comes from a fee based on assets managed or negotiated hourly or flat rates for financial planning.  The firm does not earn any commissions, sales charges, or incentive payments.  The firm acts as a “Fiduciary”.  A Fiduciary holds client interest ahead of its own and must act in the manner of a “prudent individual”.

  • Is there a minimum amount of assets to get started?

    Yes. All new client investment management relationships begin at $300,000 or higher in total assets managed.  This minimum can be met by one or more combined accounts. An exception to this limit is made for direct descendants of existing clients.

    There is no minimum asset level to engage in financial planning services only.

  • How are services paid for and what are the costs?

    Asset management services are billed quarterly based on an annual fee rate.  The rate is based on the total amount of assets managed.  The annual fee rate percentage decreases as total assets increase.  (See Fee Schedule on this website).

    Financial planning services are billed hourly and can also be provided on a negotiated flat rate.

  • Is there a minimum time frame I have to work with Gabriel Capital?

    No.  While we hope you are with us for many years, you can end the advisory relationship at any point in time.   You will receive a full refund of any un-earned fees.  There are no penalties or time minimums.

  • I need help with my work plan retirement account. Can you help with that?

    Yes.  There are two ways we can be of service:  #1) a limited scope financial planning arrangement providing allocation advice and plan option recommendations. The client is responsible for implementation of any recommendations. #2) Full account management using a 3rd party integration with your existing plan provider.  In this instance, Gabriel Capital is able to log into a portal which shows your investments and investment options.  From this portal, the firm makes buy and sell decisions based on agreed upon goals and risk comfort levels.  Note: the firm at no time has access to your log in credentials, only the ability to log into the portal which has an interface to your plan provider.

  • How do we determine if it is a good fit?

    There will be an initial complementary meeting in person or over the phone. A second meeting can scheduled if needed. Feel free to bring your tax professional or other trusted individual if you would like them to be part of the meeting. (Contact us to get things started)

  • If I need other services, such as insurance products, tax preparation or legal advice, can you help with that?

    No.  Gabriel Capital does not sell insurance, prepare taxes or dispense legal advice.   The firm can provide referrals if requested.  We do not receive any payments or other incentives from   professionals we suggest.

  • Is Gabriel Capital owned in part by the brokerage firms holding assets?

    No, the firm is independent.  Compensation to Gabriel Capital comes exclusively from clients.

  • Where did the firm get its name?

    The firm is named in honor of our son.

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