Michael Johnson
Saratoga Springs, Utah, 84045
Business Philosophy
Pillars philosophy or discipline: 1) Capital Markets allocate better than managers. While the pricing mechanism is not perfect it's closer to perfect than any manager will consistently be. 2) Asset Allocation explains returns: Your returns as an investor are the result of the asset classes you own. 3) Returns are correlated to risk: No two investors are alike. Factors which can reduce risk are diversification and targeted asset class exposure. 4) Eliminate/reduce costs which do not translate into value. Pillar's primary role is to match your unique circumstances to a portfolio of assets which is most appropriate
1. What are your firm names?
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Registered Investment Advisor
Pillar Capital
2. What is your type of RIA registration?
- SEC
3. Are you a sole practitioner or a member of a firm or team?
- Sole Practitioner
4. What is your relationship to your Registered Investment Advisor?
- Owner
5. What are your years of applicable financial service experience?
- 16 Years
6. Do you have any college degree(s)?
School
Degree
Major
7. Do you belong to any industry associations?
- No
8. What is your CRD or IARD number?
- 153191
9. Do you hold any active securities licenses?
- 65, 63, 6
10. Which categories of financial services do you provide?
- Financial Planning Advice & Services
- Investment Advice & Services
- Insurance Advice & Services
11. Which planning services do you provide?
- Financial Plans
- Retirement Plans
- College Plans
12. Which investment advisory services do you provide?
- Investment Strategy & Policy
- Risk Management
- Rebalancing
- Money Manager Selection
- Performance Reports
- Asset Allocation
13. If you make investment decisions for clients, how do you invest their assets?
- Did Not Provide
14. How many clients (not accounts) do you currently service?
- Did Not Provide
15. What amount of client assets is currently under your management or advisement?
- Did Not Provide
16. What is your minimum fee for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
17. What is your minimum fee for your investment services?
- Did Not Provide
18. What is your minimum asset requirement for your investment services?
- $100,000
19. What is your minimum net worth requirement for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
20. What type of compensation do you receive for your planning services?
- Asset Based Fees
21. What type of compensation do you receive for your investment advisory services?
- Asset Based Fees
22. Do you work with remote clients over the Internet and telephone?
- Yes
23. Do you hold any active insurance licenses?
- No Active Insurance Licenses
24. Are you a Registered Investment Advisor or an Investment Advisor Representative?
- Yes
25. Do you acknowledge you are a fiduciary when you provide financial advice and services for fees?
- Yes
26. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment advisory services?
- Utah
- Nevada
27. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment and brokerage products?
- Did Not Provide
28. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell insurance products?
- Did Not Provide
29. Do you have any compliance disclosures for the past 5 years?
- Investment Disclosures: No
- Insurance Disclosures: No
30. Do you have any criminal disclosures since you became an adult?
- Misdemeanors: No
- Felonies: No
31. How do investors view your ADV Part II?
- Available Upon Request
32. What languages do you speak fluently?
- Did Not Provide
33. What is your primary role?
- Did Not Provide
34. Which investment products do you sell?
- Mutual Funds
- Other
35. Which insurance products do you sell?
- Did Not Provide
36. Do you provide tax advice and services?
- No
37. Do you provide legal advice and services?
- Did Not Provide
38. Do you provide any limited engagement services?
- Did Not Provide
39. What types of clients do you work with?
- Individuals
- Companies (Non-Pension)
- Companies (Pension)
- Public Funds
- Foundations
- Other
40. Where does your first meeting with a prospective client take place?
- Investor's Preference
41. Which companies act as custodians for your clients assets?
- TD Ameritrade
- Vanguard
42. What types of reports do you provide your clients and what is the frequency?
43. General Comments:
Did Not Provide
Certification
I certify all of the information in my professional profile is accurate and up-to-date.Most Recent Update: Jun 18, 2013