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DIFFERENCE
Catherine E Thomas CPA/CE Thomas Asset Management unique in that when working with me, you get the combined knowledge and experience of a Registered Investment Advisor and Certified Public Accountant with a business focused on:
- Developing long-term, close, trusted relationships with a limited number of clients
- Retaining independence and objectivity
- Providing services that combine tax planning and preparation, investment management, small
business consulting and retirement plan set up, and general financial planning
- Continually learning new concepts, legislative changes, ideas and subjects to incorporate into my
practice and aid clients
- Remaining available and "approachable" for clients
RELATIONSHIPS
The aim is to grow and develop trusted relationships with clients that last for years. I enjoy working with clients to perform financial tasks that they would rather delegate as well as helping them meet financial and personal goals. Trust is developed over time. Many clients may start off having me prepare tax returns or provide some specific financial advice. This may turn into developing a comprehensive financial plan and then managing their investment portfolio to meet financial goals.
INDEPENDENCE & OBJECTIVITY
As a CPA, I am required to remain objective at all times and working in a client's best interest. This is the hat I wear when providing tax, financial planning and small business consulting advice. When providing investment and asset management advice, I am practicing as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). As an RIA, my firm is registered with the SEC and State of Arizona and I have a fiduciary duty to put client's interest first. This is different than many of the representatives of the large nationally known firms, that despite the scandals, continue to fight the obligation to maintain the same level of fiduciary responsiblity and disclosure an RIA must provide.
My fee structure is fee-only, meaning I receive compensation only from clients. Many financial advisors provide "fee-based" services which means they charge a fee for financial advice and also receive a commission for insurance or investment products recommended. There are no "sales quotas or incentive contests" driving recommendations, and I do not receive any compensation or commissions on any products recommended.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
- B.S. Accounting and Computer Information Systems - Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut 1986
- Certified Public Accountant
- Registered Investment Advisor - 2001
- Notary Public
Catherine E Thomas CPA/CE Thomas Asset Management unique in that when working with me, you get the combined knowledge and experience of a Registered Investment Advisor and Certified Public Accountant with a business focused on:
- Developing long-term, close, trusted relationships with a limited number of clients
- Retaining independence and objectivity
- Providing services that combine tax planning and preparation, investment management, small
business consulting and retirement plan set up, and general financial planning
- Continually learning new concepts, legislative changes, ideas and subjects to incorporate into my
practice and aid clients
- Remaining available and "approachable" for clients
RELATIONSHIPS
The aim is to grow and develop trusted relationships with clients that last for years. I enjoy working with clients to perform financial tasks that they would rather delegate as well as helping them meet financial and personal goals. Trust is developed over time. Many clients may start off having me prepare tax returns or provide some specific financial advice. This may turn into developing a comprehensive financial plan and then managing their investment portfolio to meet financial goals.
INDEPENDENCE & OBJECTIVITY
As a CPA, I am required to remain objective at all times and working in a client's best interest. This is the hat I wear when providing tax, financial planning and small business consulting advice. When providing investment and asset management advice, I am practicing as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). As an RIA, my firm is registered with the SEC and State of Arizona and I have a fiduciary duty to put client's interest first. This is different than many of the representatives of the large nationally known firms, that despite the scandals, continue to fight the obligation to maintain the same level of fiduciary responsiblity and disclosure an RIA must provide.
My fee structure is fee-only, meaning I receive compensation only from clients. Many financial advisors provide "fee-based" services which means they charge a fee for financial advice and also receive a commission for insurance or investment products recommended. There are no "sales quotas or incentive contests" driving recommendations, and I do not receive any compensation or commissions on any products recommended.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
- B.S. Accounting and Computer Information Systems - Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut 1986
- Certified Public Accountant
- Registered Investment Advisor - 2001
- Notary Public
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