F.A.Q. -Frequently Asked Questions

What we do.
How we work.
Who we work with.

HOW DO WE WORK?

How do I get started with you?

The first step in working with us is to contact us and set up your FREE retirement analysis. You can email us at: [email protected] , you can call us at: 610-500-5000 , or you can fill out our online calendar contact form.

What can I expect at the first meeting?

At our initial meeting which is Step 1 in our HFG 5 Step Process you can look forward to a relaxed and comfortable setting where we will delve into your background and retirement aspirations we will also outline our expectations of you and collect all necessary financial statements and tax return information this information is essential for us to enter data and generate your analysis reports.

What financial license do you hold, and how does that make you a fiduciary?

Keith Hawk holds a Series 65 investment adviser license and is registered with the SEC, which establishes him as a fiduciary investment adviser, which is acting in the best interest of the client. This sets Keith apart from firms like Edward Jones, Ameriprise, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and the other Wall St. banks and brokerages where advisors typically hold a Series 7 license which allows them to sell investment products. Unlike those firms, we do not sell investment products; instead, we manage portfolios on a fee basis. It’s important to note that even a CFP Certified Financial Planner could work for “as seen on tv/wall st.” companies and not necessarily fulfill the fiduciary duty due to conflicts of interest.

WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

I am over 59 1/2 and still working, can you help me?
Our primary clientele consists of 70% couples and individuals, over 59 and a half. For these clients, we employ a retirement-focused approach tailored to their needs as they near retirement. It is essential to develop specific strategies that ensure they can retire securely, comfortably, and happily. Once you reach 59 and a half, you have the opportunity to transfer your current employer 401(k) into your own IRA, allowing for professional management of your investments. Minimum account opening/transfer is $250,000.
I am already retired, what can you do for me?
The clients we primarily assist are mostly in retirement, with approximately 70 percent aged 59 and a half or older. Many are on the brink of retirement or have already transitioned into this new phase of life. Often, their current strategies or portfolios are outdated and may need updating. Many of our clients transer from other advisors after getting a 2nd opinion on their current retirement state. Minimum account opening/transfer is $250,000.
I am under 59 1/2 what do you do for people my age?
For our couples and divorced, or single clients under 59 1/2, we offer 401(k) management services with your current employer’s plan. We can still effectively strategize for your retirement, ensuring we take the necessary steps to help you retire at the age and date you desire. Additionally, we can manage your IRAs and facilitate the transfer of old 401(k) accounts from previous employers into your own IRA. The minimum account opening requirement is $100,000.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

What does investment advisory mean?
Investment advisory is the expert management of your portfolio, distinguishing itself from registered representatives at other firms who primarily sell investment products like A, B, or C share mutual funds. We focus on managing your portfolio with a fee-based structure, ensuring that our interests align with yours as we work to grow and protect your investments. As part of your free retirement analysis, we analyze your current portfolio and provide real investment results and the fees you’re paying.
How can I maximize my social security benefits?

We understand the importance of maximizing your financial future, and that includes optimizing your social security benefits. You can start Social Security benfits at age 62 or after. If you wait until age 70, your benefit grows at 8% per year. There is no benefit to wait after age 70. Sometimes the strategy is to take it early. Sometimes the strategy is to take it later. it all depends on how we can coordinate and put together a strategy in order for you to maximize your benefits. Divorced people also have strategies that they can maximize their benefits with their ex spouse. We provide a social security maximization report for you part of our free retirement analysis.

What is 401k Maneuver?
The 401(k) Maneuver program is designed for individuals who are currently employed and have 401(k) plans at their current workplace. We offer professional management of your 401(k) to optimize your investment strategy. It’s worth mentioning that target date funds may not always serve your best interests.

GENERAL INFO

What are your fees?
There are no fees or cost for the first two meetings as they are complimentary, starting with the discovery meeting followed by your analysis meeting. At the end of these sessions; it will be your choice whether to hire us as your financial investment adviser. Our portfolio management fees range from 0.9 percent for investments of one million dollars and above to 1.5 percent for amounts below one million dollars. You can request our fee schedule from our HFG first impression kit.
Where are client funds held?
Client funds are securely held at a third-party custodian, Charles Schwab. Once you become a client, you will gain access to Charles Schwab’s online platform and mobile app. You will receive monthly statements from Charles Schwab via email or traditional mail, and these statements will prominently feature your investment advisers name, Keith Hawk, as well as contact information.
Are you affiliated with banks or brokerages?
We are not affiliated with any banks or brokerages. We are independent fiduciary investment adviser, a registered investment advisor that’s registered with the SEC our parent company name is Royal Fund Management. You can learn more about them out at www.royalfundmanagement.com.

PRIVACY

What do you do with my information?
Your information is securely maintained both in our office files and online, where we implement rigorous security measures to protect your data at all times. In the event that you choose not to become a client, any documents you have provided will be shredded within 30 days to ensure your privacy is safeguarded.