FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  What range of advisory services does ECM provide?

A:  ECM specializes in designing and maintaining personal investment portfolios that match the changing economy as well as the personal objectives of the client.  In addition to active money management, ECM also provides financial planning with regard to retirement, estate, tax, & education funding.

Q:  What strategies can ECM implement in my portfolio?

A:  Whether the strategy demands the need for stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange trade funds (ETFs), options, or any other type of security, ECM has the expertise to determine the appropriate allocation for clients according to market conditions and the client's financial situation.

Q:  What types of accounts does ECM manage?

A:  Individual, Joint, IRA, Trust, Corporate, SEP-IRA, Simple IRA, Profit-Sharing, 401-K, Partnership, Rollover IRA, Roth IRA, & others.

Q:  How does ECM charge clients for advisory services?

A:  ECM is a fee-based firm that does not charge commissions for advisory services (custodial transaction charges may apply).  This non-commission style prevents any conflicts of interest you may have experienced with other advisors.  ECM is independently owned & operated.  We are a buy side firm that has no products to sell on others' behalf.

Q:  By what government agencies is ECM regulated?

A:  ECM is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Q:  What licenses are ECM advisors required to hold?

A:  All advisors with ECM hold a Series 65 license.