Ward & Associates

Ward & Associates is an SEC registered investment adviser founded in 1997 by partners William T. Ward, Jr. and Kevin A. Ward. The firm specializes in providing wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, foundations, and pension plans. Ward & Associates aims to offer personalized financial advice and investment management tailored to clients' needs, risk tolerances, and objectives. The firm primarily manages portfolios invested in mutual funds and private money managers, with additional advice on retirement planning, estate planning, real estate, insurance, trusts, and alternative investments. As of December 31, 2021, Ward & Associates managed $170,819,000 in assets, with $159,499,000 managed on a discretionary basis and $11,320,000 on a non-discretionary basis. The firm's fee structure is based on a percentage of assets under management, with fees ranging from 0.75% to 0.30% depending on the account size. Ward & Associates may also provide hourly or fixed fee services for additional financial planning needs. Clients are required to have a minimum asset value of $1,000,000, although this minimum may be waived at the firm's discretion. Ward & Associates does not charge performance-based fees and acts as a fiduciary, putting clients' interests first. The firm's investment strategies focus on long-term strategic asset allocation and may include tactical allocation based on market conditions. Clients have the option to place reasonable restrictions on their accounts, with the firm reserving the right to decline or terminate management if restrictions conflict with the investment strategy.