We provide clients investment advisory services, including portfolio management, risk management, and college planning. We make decisions that are solely in your best interest. Our only loyalty is to you, our clients. Let us coach you and manage your investments.
Ongoing Investment Management
We develop and manage a line of highly efficient, globally diversified portfolios of Dimensional Fund Advisors mutual funds, including sustainable investing strategies. For ongoing investment services we charge one low and fair fee that is based on percent of assets under management (AUM):
- 0.80% for $0 to $500,000
- 0.65% for $500,000 to $1,000,000
- 0.50% for $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- 0.35% for $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- 0.20% for $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- 0.15% above $10,000,000
See how our fees compare with other advisory firms here.
Sabela Capital Markets is compensated entirely by you, our clients. We do not earn commissions whatsoever, nor do we take part in or share any additional, third-party fees. Our advice is only motivated by what we think is in your best interest.
Investment Advisory Services
We offer both an hourly rate and a fixed fee for one-time investment advisory services. Common requests include:
- Investment portfolio review
- Risk assessment/asset allocation recommendations
- 401k review
Our starting rate is $350 and depends on the complexity of the project. Total cost for service will be clearly defined, explained, and agreed upon before work begins.
College Planning
College is outrageously expensive. And it will only get more expensive by the time your kids are ready to apply. Preparing for college expenses is not just about choosing the right 529 savings plan. That’s usually the least complicated piece of the puzzle and in many cases it’s not even the most important one. There are many other significant factors that can help you determine which college you can afford. We can help you navigate this process and save not just for the cost of college, but also on the cost. Our starting fee for college planning is $500.
Educational Presentations
We offer presentations for groups seeking information about investing, capital markets, and college planning. The content of these presentations will vary depending upon the needs of the attendees. Topics include: evidence-based vs conventional approach to investing; market efficiency; the importance of diversification; the effect of costs on investment returns; behavioral finance; saving not just for the cost of college, but also on the cost; and 529 plans.
The presentations are free, purely educational, and do not involve the sale or solicitation of any services or investment products.
Our Values
Sabela Capital Markets adheres to and advocates for the Fiduciary Standard Best Practices. Our core fiduciary duties include: Serving in the client’s best interest; Acting in utmost good faith; Acting prudently, with the care, skill and judgment of a professional; Avoiding conflicts of interest; Disclosing all material facts; and Controlling investment expenses.
Sabela Capital Markets is also founded on the following principles:
Advising, not facilitating
Investing, not speculating
Conviction in our philosophy
Confidence in our advice
Commitment to our approach
Managing your emotions and biases
Focusing on you
Setting expectations
Filtering out the noise
Not being everything to everyone
Other Types of Investment Fees and Expenses
Sabela Capital Markets does not get compensated by third parties. We do not and shall not receive any portion of any third-party fees and costs. We are paid exclusively by our clients.
Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians and other third parties such as custodial fees, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges and fees are exclusive of and in addition to our fee.
Custodial Fees
We recommend TD Ameritrade Institutional for custody of your investments. TDA is one of the top 3 custodians and maintains a reputation for cutting-edge technology and outstanding client service. At TDA, execution services for Dimensional Funds Advisors products are also the lowest in the industry, $9.99 per transaction. However, clients may custody their assets at a custodian of their choice.
Mutual Fund Fees
We use Dimensional Funds in our portfolios. Dimensional does not charge load fees, sales charges, redemption fees, or 12b-1 fees. And Dimensional’s fees are among the lowest in the industry, on average lower than 98% of category peers (.38% vs 1.18%)*.
