Description of Advisory Firm
Journey Beyond Wealth is registered as an Investment Adviser with the SEC. We were founded in September 2017.
Andrew Avera and Christopher McCall are the owners of JBW. As of April 20, 2023, JBW manages $163,755,132 on
a discretionary basis, and $0 on a non‐discretionary basis. JBW does not participate in or offer any wrap programs.
Types of Advisory Services
Comprehensive Financial Planning Services (Includes Investment Management)
We provide financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, risk management, tax planning, college
savings, cash flow, debt management, employee benefits, estate and incapacity planning, and investment
management.
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. The key defining aspect of financial
planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions, information, and analysis will be considered
as they affect and are affected by the entire financial and life situation of the client. Clients purchasing this service
will receive a written or an electronic report, providing the client with a detailed financial plan designed to achieve
his or her stated financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The client and advisor will work
together to select the specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Business Planning: We provide consulting services for clients who currently operate their own business, are
considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current business. Under this type of
engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation, identify your objectives, and develop a plan
aimed at achieving your goals.
o Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to determine your
current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be used or how to reduce
expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on which debts to pay off first based on factors
such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe
to be an appropriate cash reserve that should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with
a review of accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired amounts.
o College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other post‐secondary
education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired amount. Recommendations as
to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review your financial picture as it relates to eligibility
for financial aid or the best way to contribute to grandchildren (if appropriate).
o Employee Benefits Optimization: We provide a review and analysis as to whether you, as an employee, are
taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a business owner, we will consider
and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be structured to meet both business and personal
retirement goals.
o Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your current estate plan,
which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts and other related documents. Our advice
also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate
planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts. We always recommend that you consult with a qualified
attorney when you initiate, update, or complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact
information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for such purposes.
From time‐to‐time, we will participate in meetings
or phone calls between you and your attorney with your
approval or request.
o Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will identify
what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how much time you will need to
reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
o Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long‐term care,
liability, home, and automobile.
o Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet your financial goals and
risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies, reviewing employee stock options,
as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian.
The strategies and types of investments we may recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
o Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your likelihood of
achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the primary objective. For
situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make recommendations, including
those that may impact the original projections by adjusting certain variables (e.g., working longer, saving more,
spending less, taking more risk with investments). If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be
given on appropriate distribution strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to
adversely alter spending during your retirement years.
o Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major risks that could
have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature death, disability, property and
casualty losses, or the need for long‐term care planning. Advice may be provided on ways to minimize such risks
and about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential
cost of not purchasing insurance (“self‐insuring”).
o Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a part of your
overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which type of account(s) or
specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,” with the consideration that there
is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state or local tax laws and rates that may impact your
situation. We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax planning
strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys who specialize in this
area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in meetings or phone calls between you
and your tax professional with your approval.
Investment Management Services
Investment management services are included in JBW’s comprehensive financial planning services, or as a stand
alone service. We construct and manage individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides 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 or an investment plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a
portfolio based on that policy and allocation targets. We may also review and discuss a client’s prior investment
history, as well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (e.g., maximum capital appreciation, growth,
income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on
investing in certain securities, types of securities, or industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in