Flagstone Financial Management, LLC (Lincoln)


Flagstone Financial Management, LLC is a large advisory firm based in Lincoln. It manages $144.97 million of regulatory assets for 644 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2016 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Colorado, Nebraska, and Texas.

Flagstone Financial Management provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, and investment consulting services. It prepares financial plans for more than 100 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Flagstone Financial Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Flagstone Financial Management, LLC is $144.97 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 23% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $144.97 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $225.11 thousand each.

Investments

The firm invests in investment and business development companies the most. They account for 84% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is exchange traded securities, which make up 7% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 7% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Flagstone Financial Management, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Flagstone Financial Management serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, charitable organizations, and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Flagstone Financial Management is high net worth individuals with 53 clients and $82.13 million of assets under management. Among the 7 most similar advisory firms, Flagstone Financial Management has the 2nd lowest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $142.92 million for 211 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Flagstone Financial Management doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Flagstone Financial Management, LLC

The company employs 6 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 33 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 4 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm compensates employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Inc. Flagstone Holdings Direct owner - holding company 1 Sep 2016 75% - 100% 27-3238964
Michael Tate Johnson Chief compliance officer and managing member 1 Sep 2016 Other 2754467

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 1 indirect owner.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Michael Tate Johnson President 1 Aug 2010 75% - 100% 2754467

Based in Lincoln

The principal office where Flagstone Financial Management, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 5801 Hidcote Dr. Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68516, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 402-413-0440 or by fax 402-413-0438. The normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at flagstonefm.com.