Investment companies are legally-defined and regulated entities that pool money from investors to invest in a portfolio of securities. They are categorized into three types: closed-end funds, mutual funds (open-end funds), and unit investment trusts.
USCA RIA of Dallas caters to high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth management and financial planning services. It uses a variety of research strategies to determine which investments are worth adding to its clients’ portfolios.
Tolleson Investments
Tolleson Investments is a Dallas-based wealth management firm that specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families. It also provides tax and bookkeeping, private banking and philanthropy services. Clients are assigned a team, including a primary advisor and other members of the advisory staff.
The firm generally charges a flat fee for its advisory services. However, it may charge a percentage of assets under management for some services. In addition, it may also earn a fee from investments in the private funds for which it provides advisory services.
Tolleson Investments is a newer firm in the Dallas area, having been formed in 2021. The company focuses on helping ultra-high net worth families and provides holistic advice.
Retirement Planners of America
Founded in 2011, Retirement Planners of America is an independent registered investment advisory firm that offers clients a range of financial planning services. Its advisors are trained to help clients with budgeting, Social Security benefits, estate planning, taxes, and investing. Its fee structure typically consists of a percentage of assets managed or an hourly fee.
The firm’s portfolio management services focus on reducing risk and volatility. It also offers market timing services, which aim to capitalize on economic trends in the stock market. Its investment strategies are designed for individuals and small businesses.
The company is located in Plano and has a large team of financial advisers. It has a wide variety of certifications and is ranked on SmartAsset’s top financial advisor list for Plano and Texas.
Level Four Advisory Services
Level Four Advisory Services is an independent investment company that provides fee-only financial advice. Its client base consists mostly of non-high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm has years of collective expertise and focuses on wealth management services such as asset management and financial planning.
Its fees are based on a percentage of total assets under management (AUM) and do not include custodial, third-party manager or brokerage fees. The firm also charges a one-time fixed fee for financial plan consulting.
Currently, the company employs 128 advisors and manages $3.7 billion in assets. Its team includes chartered financial planners, certified life underwriters and accredited investment fiduciaries. The firm is an SEC RIA and is affiliated with Level Four Financial, an SEC broker-dealer. Its operations managers oversee the daily back-office functions and serve as a liaison between Financial Advisors, home office associates, and the firm’s leadership.
University of Texas Investment Management Company
The University of Texas Investment Management Company oversees the Permanent University Fund (PUF), which generates revenue for the UT System. Its long-term goal is to earn the highest possible return from interest, dividends, and realized gains on investments while maintaining an appropriate level of risk as defined by the policy benchmark.
UTIMCO aims to outperform a market benchmark that includes a global 60/40 passive portfolio plus 100 basis points over rolling three-year periods. It also aims to deliver a growing, inflation-adjusted distribution stream.
The firm’s managers are primarily UT graduates. They believe that diversification spreads risk, and they avoid speculative positions. They also limit transaction costs and minimize portfolio turnover. The fees are based on the value of the assets under management. This makes them an excellent option for individuals and families.
Goff Capital
A native of Fort Worth, Goff grew up with two older sisters in the Fifth Ward. He wanted to play sports in college, but his father encouraged him to study accounting instead. He says that choice has made all the difference in his career.
After graduation, Goff worked at private equity firm Rainwater Enterprises. He learned to identify undervalued assets and take calculated risks. This experience led to his formation of his own family office, which invests in public securities and distressed debt.
Currently, he is chairman of Crescent Real Estate LLC and GP Invitation Fund I LP. He is also on the board of 10 other companies. The company is preparing to open the Crescent Fort Worth development, which will include a hotel, restaurant and high-end apartments.