WARD & ASSOCIATES

Overview

Ward & Associates is a small, independent registered investment adviser organized as a partnership and operating as a capital allocator for both high-net-worth individuals/families and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management while also offering selection and oversight of third‑party managers. It is not an active ESG investor and does not operate as a multi‑state adviser. Registered with the SEC since 1998, the firm combines traditional public fund exposures with allocations to private and alternative strategies for diversification and return enhancement. The firm’s business model mixes fee‑based asset management (percentage of AUM) with hourly charges for planning or project work, which supports bespoke engagement models for clients who need periodic advice or discrete projects in addition to ongoing portfolio oversight. Ward & Associates received recognition in 2020, appearing on lists such as FA Magazine’s “Top RIA Firms” and investor.com’s “Top RIA Firms to Watch,” reflecting external visibility among smaller independent advisers.

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