If you’re new to working with a financial advisor or you have questions about HighRocks Wealth, LLC, browse these frequently asked questions below.
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What’s a fiduciary and why should I work with one?
A fiduciary is legally and ethically bound to act in utmost good faith and in the client's best interest.
As a registered investment advisory firm, HighRocks Wealth, LLC, is legally required to act as a fiduciary for its clients, which means HighRocks Wealth and its associates will act in the utmost good faith, delivering financial services and advice deemed to be in your best interest regardless of impact on the firm. As a CFP® professional, Mariah Sacoman commits to the CFP Board that she will act as a fiduciary for her clients, and therefore act in a client’s best interests at all times when providing financial advice.
When you’re searching for the right financial professional, choosing a fiduciary gives you the peace of mind that your advisor is putting your best interests first every time.
What’s a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)?
Per the Certified Financial Planning Board, only those who have fulfilled the CFP Board's rigorous requirements can call themselves a CFP® professional. CFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can call themselves a CFP® professional.
Mariah Sacoman is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
Do you have a minimum net wealth required for your clients?
For wealth management clients HighRocks Wealth requires a $250,000 asset minimum. There are no minimums for financial planning clients. HighRocks Wealth works closely with financial planning clients to develop a custom plan and rate, which will vary based on the complexity of our engagement.
How will we work together, and how often?
For an optimal working relationship, I like to meet with clients at least twice a year. If you’re local to northern New Mexico we can meet face-to-face in my Santa Fe office or in your home or office, or I can meet with you from anywhere you are via phone, email, or video conferencing*.
Please keep in mind that some services require me to speak directly with you (vs. email), so you will be asked for a phone call or a meeting if you’d like to move money or make changes to your account. Outside of scheduled meetings, you’re welcome to contact me anytime with questions or concerns.
*For safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, I will typically work together via phone or video conference. In-person appointments can be made on a case-by-case basis, and safety measures will be followed closely.
Who is your back office provider?
Buckingham Strategic Partners is a comprehensive wealth management platform that provides HighRocks Wealth with practice management and support services engineered so that we can spend more time working with you and helping you achieve your dreams of financial prosperity.
I have other professional advisors. Can you work with them?
Yes! I’ll work with your tax professional, attorney or other professional advisor, family members, or any other person or organization you designate. You tell me who you want to work with, what you’d like to share with them, and how you’d like to work together and I'll put the proper channels in place so we can work together with your financial goals and privacy preferences in mind.
How do I get started?
Taking the first step toward a future of financial independence and prosperity is easier than you think. Call me at 505-920-0162, or get in touch through the contact page.