Firm Description and Types of Advisory Services
Betro | Mileszko & Company is an investment adviser. We provide investment
supervisory services, also known as asset management services; manage investment
advisory accounts and furnish investment advice through consultations.
On more than an occasional basis, our principals furnish advice to clients on matters not
involving securities, such as financial planning matters, taxation issues, and trust
services that often include estate planning.
Betro | Mileszko & Company was founded in 2007.
Principal Owners
Our company is owned equally by Felix S. Betro and John M. Mileszko.
Types of Advisory Services
Betro | Mileszko & Company provides continuous ongoing advice to clients regarding
the investment of client funds based on the individual needs of each client. Through
personal conversations in which goals and objectives based on a client’s particular
circumstances are discussed, the Firm develops an investment strategy and manages a
portfolio based on that strategy. Typically, we manage advisory accounts on a
discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of our
clients (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, growth and income, etc.).
When requested or appropriate, we may also offer these services to clients with variable
annuity products, whereby we manage the underlying variable annuity sub-accounts on
behalf of a client.
Betro | Mileszko & Company creates portfolios consisting primarily of no-load mutual
funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). We allocate our clients’ assets among
various investments taking into consideration the overall management style dictated by
the client’s needs or preferences. Mutual funds and ETFs are typically selected on the
basis of any or all of the following criteria: the fund’s performance history; the industry
sector in which the fund invests; the track record of the fund’s manager; the fund’s
investment objectives; the fund’s management style and philosophy; and the fund’s
management fee structure. Portfolio weighting between funds and market sectors will
be determined by each client’s individual needs and circumstances. We allow our
clients the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments
which will be made on their behalf. At all times, our clients will retain individual
ownership of the securities held in their account(s).
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Betro | Mileszko & Company typically offers the following strategies: Capital
Preservation; Income; Growth and Income; Moderate Growth; Growth and Aggressive
Growth. However, a client’s individual account may oftentimes be “customized” or
“personalized” to reflect an individual’s own unique circumstances or preferences.
When appropriate
given the needs of a client, Betro | Mileszko & Company may also
recommend the use of individual stocks and bonds. Because these investment
strategies involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be recommended
when consistent with a client’s stated tolerance for risk and/or preferences.
Consulting
Occasionally, we may also offer advice on a more limited basis. This may include
advice on investment planning, retirement planning, a review of an existing portfolio, or
any other specific topic related to investing or general finance. Additionally, the firm
may provide advice on non-securities matters; generally, in connection with the
rendering of estate planning, insurance, and/or annuity advice.
Our advice and recommendations are provided through consultation with our clients and
may include: determination of financial objectives, identification of financial problems,
cash flow management, tax planning, insurance review, investment management,
education funding, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Betro | Mileszko & Company is a fee-only investment management firm. The firm does
not sell load-mutual funds, limited partnerships, annuities or other commission-based
investments.
Asset Management
As discussed above, assets are invested primarily in no-load mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds, typically through Charles Schwab & Company. Fund
companies charge each fund shareholder an investment management fee that is
disclosed in the fund prospectus. Discount brokerages such as Schwab may also
charge a transaction fee for the purchase of some funds, stocks, ETFs, and individual
bonds.
Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold through a brokerage account when
appropriate. The brokerage firm may or may not charge a fee for stock and bond
trades. Betro | Mileszko & Company does not receive any compensation, in any form,
from the fund companies that client assets are invested with.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through Betro | Mileszko & Company.
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Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are noted and documented in our client files.
An investment strategy is then developed in a manner that we believe appropriately
reflects the stated goals and objective. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in
certain securities or types of securities as long as they are reasonable.
Wrap Fee Programs
Betro | Mileszko & Company does not participate in a Wrap Fee Program.
Assets Under Management
As of March 28, 2024, Betro | Mileszko & Company manages $120,162,389 in
discretionary account assets, and $11,677,847 in non-discretionary client accounts
assets, for a total of $131,840,236 in assets under management.