Charles Sovik is a registered investment advisor at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC, based in Cazenovia, NY, with 36 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 755 clients with $290M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC offers several investment management programs with different fee structures:
- Traditional LBA Managed Account: Fees range from 1.55% annually on the first $250,000 of your portfolio to 1.00% annually on amounts over $1,000,001. These fees are calculated based on the closing account balance on the last business day of the previous quarter.
- Dollar Investment Club (Folio Investing): Fees range from 0.95% annually on the first $499,999 of your portfolio to 0.75% annually on amounts over $500,000. There is a $25 minimum annual fee per account, and IRAs are charged $30 per year.
- FMAX Program: Fees are tiered based on the amount you invest, and are billed monthly. This program bundles investment advice, transaction services, custody, and other administrative expenses. LBA retains .01%-.03% of all assets managed on this platform in addition to any other fees discussed in this brochure.
All fees are subject to negotiation. Additional ticket charges (commissions and service fees) and other fees may also apply.
Location
9 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY, 13035
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Charles is a 50% owner of The Sovik Group, Inc., selling health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, dedicating about half of his time to this activity. He also spends a few hours per week with Historic Boat Tours on Cazenovia Lake, which is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC
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Previous Registrations
Cygnet Securities, INC.Broker
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations5 states
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