SAS Financial Advisers, LLC (“SAS”), is an SEC-registered investment adviser with its
principal place of business located in CA. SAS, a fee-only practice, began conducting
business in 2017.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities
controlling 25% or more of this company).
● Ira Harold Fateman, Managing Member – 75% owner
● Elizabeth May Prindle, Member - 20% owner
● Monique Renee San Miguel Lopez – 5% owner
SAS offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL PLANNING
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based
on the individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and
objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's
personal investment policy and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy. During our
data-gathering process, we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk
tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we also review and discuss a client's prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a non-discretionary basis only. Account
supervision is guided by the client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation,
growth, income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations.
As of 12/31/2024, we are actively managing $120,000,000 on a discretionary basis. Total
Firm Assets Under Management is $120,000,000.
All assets are managed on a discretionary and/or non-discretionary basis.
We will create a portfolio consisting primarily of passively managed index securities
consisting of Exchange Traded Funds, Index Mutual Funds, and Closed-End Mutual Funds.
We allocate the client's assets among various investments taking into consideration the overall
management style selected by the client. The mutual funds will be 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. Clients will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on
the types of investments which will be made on the client's behalf. Clients will retain
individual ownership of all securities. When appropriate to the needs of the client, we may
recommend the use of margin transactions or option writing. Because these investment
strategies involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be recommended.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered
by a broker-dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities; exchange-listed securities, securities traded over-the-counter, foreign
issuers, warrants, corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper), commercial
paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, variable life insurance, variable annuities,
mutual fund shares, United States governmental securities, options contracts on securities,
options contracts on commodities, outside real estate private money lending fund not
publicly traded for qualified investors-Rubicon Mortgage fund and interests in various types
of partnerships.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will
only be implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment
objectives, tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
We provide financial
planning services. Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a
client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future
cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all
questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the
entire financial and life situation of the client. Clients purchasing this service receive a written
report which provides the client with a detailed financial plan designed to assist the client
achieve his or her financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate
information and financial goals.
TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and planning
for past, current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the
client's current income tax and future tax liability.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: We review employee benefits menu to make sure clients are
utilizing the appropriate benefits for their individual circumstances.
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's
portfolio.
INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health,
disability, long-term care, liability, home and automobile.
RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client
achieve his or her retirement goals.
DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the cash needs of the client’s at death, income
needs of surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income.
ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including as appropriate: living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney,
asset protection plans, nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered
includes the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and
attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a
questionnaire completed by the client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose
to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely
with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of
financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
Our investment analysis is not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker-
dealer or insurance company and will generally include analysis of the following types of
securities; exchange-listed securities, securities traded over-the-counter, foreign issuers,
warrants, corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper), commercial paper,
certificates of deposit, municipal securities, variable life insurance, variable annuities, mutual
fund shares, United States governmental securities, options contracts on securities, options
contracts on commodities, and interests in various types of partnerships.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and
budgetary planning, estate planning and business planning.
Typically the financial plan is presented to the client within ninety days (90) days of the
contract date, provided that all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been
promptly provided unless the contract specifies another time period for services delivered.
Financial Planning recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service
offered by a broker-dealer or insurance company. All recommendations are of a generic
nature.
ADVISORY SERVICES IN GENERAL
See “Fees and Compensation” Item 5 and “Other Financial Industry Affiliations” Item 10 for
important disclosures.