Walter Guertin

Credentials: CFP®, CPA, PFS

380 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481
Telephone: 617.658.7619
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Registry Member Since 2004

Business Philosophy

Our objective is to help you make more informed decisions about your financial future. This may involve working with you to develop a comprehensive financial plan, or we might focus on one or more specific areas most important to you, such as planning for your retirement, providing for the college education of your children or leaving a legacy for your family. Helping you to achieve your financial goals, through a ongoing and trusting relationship, is our primary interest.

1. What are your firm names?
  • Registered Investment Advisor

    NA

  • Broker Dealer

    NA

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?
  • Employee
5. What are your years of applicable financial service experience?
  • 35 Years
6. Do you have any college degree(s)?
School
Degree
Major
College of the Holy Cross
AB Economics
Rutgers University
MBA Accounting
7. Do you belong to any industry associations?
  • American Institute of CPAs
8. What is your CRD or IARD number?
  • Did Not Provide
9. Do you hold any active securities licenses?
  • No Active Security Licenses
10. Which categories of financial services do you provide?
  • Financial Planning Advice & Services
  • Investment Advice & Services
  • Tax Advice & Services
11. Which planning services do you provide?
  • Financial Plans
  • Retirement Plans
  • College Plans
  • Estate Plans
  • Tax 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?
  • Hourly Fees
  • Fixed Fees
21. What type of compensation do you receive for your investment advisory services?
  • Hourly Fees
  • Fixed Fees
22. Do you work with remote clients over the Internet and telephone?
  • Yes
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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?
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • WDC
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
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. Additional Disclosure Statements or Comments
  • None required.
33. What languages do you speak fluently?
  • Did Not Provide
34. What is your primary role?
  • Did Not Provide
35. Which investment products do you sell?
  • None (I do not sell investment products)
36. Which insurance products do you sell?
  • Did Not Provide
37. Do you provide tax advice and services?
  • Yes
38. Do you provide legal advice and services?
  • Did Not Provide
39. Do you provide any limited engagement services?
  • Did Not Provide
40. What types of clients do you work with?
  • Individuals
  • Companies (Non-Pension)
  • Companies (Pension)
  • Foundations
41. Where does your first meeting with a prospective client take place?
  • Investor's Preference
42. Which companies act as custodians for your clients assets?
  • Bank of New York
43. What types of reports do you provide your clients and what is the frequency?
44. General Comments:

Did Not Provide

Certification

I certify all of the information in my professional profile is accurate and up-to-date.
Advisor Name: Walter Guertin
Most Recent Update: May 8, 2013