Selecting the Right Financial Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the "fee-only" model mean, and how does it protect you?

Fee-only means we are compensated exclusively by the fees our clients pay us, never by commissions, referral fees, or product sales. This avoids the conflicts of interest that arise when advisors earn commissions or sell products. When an advisor earns a commission for recommending a particular product, it's difficult to know whether that recommendation is truly in your best interest. With a fee-only model, our only incentive is to give you objective advice that serves your best interests.

• What sets Schroeder Capital Management apart from traditional advisory firms?

Most advisory firms focus on one piece of the puzzle, usually investment management. If you need tax planning, they refer you out. We built our firm differently. Our team includes tax and investment professional working together. Your financial plan, investment strategy, tax plan, and tax return are all created and managed by people who talk to each other daily.

• What are the practical advantages of working with a true fiduciary?

We work with individuals and families who have accumulated meaningful wealth and want thoughtful, coordinated guidance. Many of our clients are approaching or already in retirement. Others are business owners, corporate executives with equity compensation, startup founders, or high-net-worth individuals navigating complex financial situations.

• What types of individuals and families do you typically assist?

We work with individuals and families who have accumulated meaningful wealth and want thoughtful, coordinated guidance. Many of our clients are approaching or already in retirement. Others are business owners, corporate executives with equity compensation, startup founders, or high-net-worth individuals navigating complex financial situations.

• Is working with your firm option for clients outside of New York?

No. While we have offices in the New York metro area, we serve clients nationwide. Much of our work is done through video calls and secure digital tools, and our planning and tax preparation process works seamlessly regardless of where you're locate

• What steps are involved in your financial planning process?

It starts with a conversation. We'll spend time understanding your financial situation, your concerns, and your goals. From there, we develop a comprehensive plan that addresses your investments, retirement timeline, tax situation, and anything else that's relevant. The plan isn't a one-time deliverable. It's an ongoing relationship where we monitor, adjust, and coordinate as your life evolves.

• Do you offer advisory support for stock options, RSUs, and equity packages?

Yes. This is one of our core strengths. Equity compensation (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, ESPPs) involves complex tax timing decisions that can significantly impact your net outcome. Because we handle both the financial planning and tax preparation side, we can model exercise strategies, manage AMT exposure, and coordinate equity decisions with your overall financial plan.