Caissa Wealth Strategies

Caissa Wealth Strategies is a registered investment adviser founded in August 2009 by Kelly S. Olson Pedersen. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services tailored to individual client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Clients receive personalized Investment Policy Statements outlining their current situation and investment plan. Caissa provides investment strategies, asset selection, risk assessment, and regular portfolio monitoring. Clients can opt for non-discretionary services where they approve transactions or discretionary services where Caissa has trading authority. The firm also offers an automated investment program through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., managed by Schwab Performance Technologies. Caissa charges asset-based fees starting at 1% of managed assets with a minimum annual fee of $10,000. The firm's investment analysis methods include fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. Caissa discloses potential risks such as market, interest-rate, inflation, and currency risks to clients. The firm does not accept performance-based fees or compensation for selling securities. Caissa's services are available to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and profit and pension plans. The firm does not have custody of client funds and securities, and clients receive account statements from an independent custodian quarterly. Caissa does not vote proxies for clients and is in the process of relinquishing proxy voting authority. The firm maintains a Code of Ethics covering various areas to ensure compliance and client protection.