After Alpha Investment and you, the prospective client, complete the Client Advisory Process, the next phase is becoming a client.

The first stage is we consolidate your investment accounts as much as possible. Typically, individuals may have several qualified and non-qualified accounts that have been opened and funded. An individual may have been a participant in multiple 401k accounts due to changing employment over the years. In order for a Direct Stock Ownership portfolio to work successfully, a certain amount of assets within a single account is necessary. The minimum amount of feasibility is $100,000, though significant efficiencies can be had as the account size grows to $1 million and beyond.

The second stage is the signing of our Client Advisory Agreement in which Alpha Investment will take charge of directing your Investment Strategy. Alpha Investment will execute trades within your account in accordance with that strategy. At no time does Alpha Investment have any control of your investment assets. Your account is domiciled at a separate firm. We do not act as custodian of your assets. We never take possession of your funds. We cannot transfer any money from your account to any other account. We present the Client Advisory Agreement to the custodian, which outlines our fee structure. The custodian of your account pays us our fee. Should you ever wish to terminate your Agreement with Alpha Investment, you may do so at any time without any penalty. Additionally, you are free to transfer your assets out of your account at any time (which effectively cancels the Agreement). At all times, you are able to see your investments in real-time.

The third stage is the acceptance of the fee structure. Alpha Investments fees are structured in the following manner, tailored to each individual client. Alpha charges a base management fee for Advisory & Investment Management services. This fee is typically calculated as a percentage of assets, though it may also be calculated in any other manner that is agreed to by Alpha Investment and you, the client.

The first part of this fee is for the creation, monitoring, and over-time changing nature of your Investment Strategy. The second part of the fee is for Investment Management. As a client of Alpha, you have the option of using several hundred investment managers to perform research and trading of stocks, bonds, etc. within your account. You may also have Alpha Investment conduct this Investment Management. Investment Management fees are typically assessed as a percentage of assets.

Some of Alpha Investment's Investment Management accounts may also be charged a performance-fee. A performance fee is the incentive to Alpha Investment to perform in a Wealth Building fashion. Alpha's performance fees are structured so that each client's investment performance AFTER the performace fee is calculated is at or above the relevant benchmarks. The calculation and acceptance of performance fees by each individual client requires an extensive education and understanding by the client. The theory is simple; the practice requires the client to have the utmost understanding of the issues.

The net result is the following: Alpha Investment's fee structure is similiar to others in the Investment Advisory and Management industry. Should we perform well above others in the industry, we expect to be compensated well above others in the industry. Our performance fees are paid AFTER you profit. Alpha Investment views this as a true win-win for the client.

If you'd like to learn more, please choose one of the following:

Read our white paper about the benefits of discretionary accounts, or

Learn why we believe that it is imperative for an Investment Advisor to also engage in Investment Management, or

Learn more about Alpha Invesment's historical returns.

Or if you're ready to begin: Please have an Alpha Investment Advisor contact me.