Sylvia Kwan is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Ellevest, based in San Francisco, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. Sylvia operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 342 clients with $1B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.95% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.90% |
| $5.0M - $7.0M | 0.80% |
| $7.0M - $10.0M | 0.70% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.65% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.60% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.55% |
| $50.0M - $75.0M | 0.50% |
| $75.0M - $100.0M | 0.40% |
| $100M+ | 0.35% |
Ellevest reserves the right to negotiate different fees for certain clients. Ethic, a sub-adviser, charges up to 0.30% per year. AllianceBernstein, a sub-adviser, charges 0.23% per year.
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San Francisco, CA
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Sylvia is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of SimplySmart Asset Management, Inc. Her duties at SimplySmart include business and portfolio management, and she spends about half her time between SimplySmart and Ellevest.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Ellevest
Simplysmart Asset Management
Previous Registrations
Financial Engines Advisors LLC
State Registrations3 states
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