south park capital
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a Fiduciary?
Yes, the advisors at SouthPark Capital are Fiduciaries as defined by investment law. Every advisor holds securities licenses to be able to give investment advice and oversee our clients’ accounts. By more general definition, a fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. Typically, a fiduciary prudently takes care of money or other assets for another party.
What are your fees for financial services?
Is my performance what it should be?
What a loaded question! The important things here are the key considerations to take into account. Here the concept of Risk Adjusted Return comes into play. This refers to the idea that your return should be thought of in relation to the risk you are willing to take and not just the current market environment viewed in isolation. In our regular individual client review meetings we address all this at the individual, bespoke level. More than that, we constantly reassess in light of changing client attitudes about risk and reward, shifting market conditions and investment goals.
How does my risk align with my stated objectives?
As professional advisors we are uniquely positioned to ferret out important inconsistencies between expectations about risk and reward. Specifically, it is important to be sure client investment objectives are met but also that they are adjusted as needed since risk/reward appetite is never static. We don’t want to take on unneeded risk just because we’re trying to keep up with the returns our friends brag about. In investing it is imperative to run your own race, always keeping true to yourself and serving no appetites but your own.
Is my plan on track to accomplish my goals?
Nothing serves this discussion as well as regular one-on-one meetings with a professional advisor. Over time, your advisor learns so much about you that they can’t help but come to care deeply about your success. This makes all the difference.
How can I pay less in taxes?
Being proactive about tax planning is increasingly important. As tax burdens rise, maintaining tax efficiency is key. By working with a professional advisor at SouthPark Capital you are tapping into one of the most advanced teams in the entire country as it relates to mitigating taxes. Whether it’s simple “next bracket” thinking on a yearly basis or maximizing Roth Conversions during an unforeseen income dip, we are here to help. And if your needs are more exotic our Tax Mitigation platform is robust in the areas of appreciated real estate sales, Opportunity Zone investing and even more unique programs for those with $1m+ in ordinary income.
What can you offer that I cannot get on a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) platform?
First off, many clients remark that they enjoy regular in-person access to mature, knowledgeable, deeply professional help with their finances. Beyond this obvious benefit of working with us, consider that we also offer a much greater array of investment options than any do-it-yourself investment shop.
From insurance planning to advanced guaranteed personal pension options and alternative investments our options are myriad. And even when it comes to traditional investing in stock and bond markets our access to world class investment teams leaves our clients replete with cutting edge ideation.
It’s not about this OR that, it’s getting it all, which our clients think of this AND that! Why settle for a suboptimal field of choices just for the “privilege” of doing it all yourself? Get help AND get better, more robust options.
What is a Fiduciary?
A fiduciary is a person or organization that acts on behalf of another person. They have a duty to put their clients’ interests ahead of their own to preserve good faith and trust. A fiduciary is not only ethically, but also legally bound to act in the other’s best interests. The advisors at SouthPark Capital are Fiduciaries as defined by investment law.
What services does SouthPark Capital offer?
As independent wealth advisors, SouthPark Capital’s work focuses on you and your finances. We structure and execute plans that are inherently designed to help you generate more and keep more through our Tax Mitigation platform and Wealth Management model. Our work begins with the creation of a customized portfolio specifically designed around you. Beyond investment thinking, we also help our clients identify ways to lower their overall tax burden by offering highly unique tax optimization opportunities when the need arises.
Where are you located?
SouthPark Capital has three locations: Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Davidson, North Carolina. The exact addresses can be found here.
Do you conduct both in-person and virtual meetings?
Yes! SouthPark Capital is happy to help our clients achieve their financial goals by providing unbiased financial advice whether in person or virtually. Our attitude is “all of the above” in terms of client meeting formation and we leave that choice to each client.
Questions to ask a Financial Advisor
We have listed some questions below to ask a financial advisor. The advisors at SouthPark capital would be happy to go through these with you to help you feel comfortable in your decision with our firm.
- What financial licenses do you have?
- Are you a fiduciary?
- What is your investing philosophy?
- How much access will I have to my advisor?
- What asset allocations will you use?
- What investment benchmarks do you use?
What type of financial educational material will I get through SouthPark Capital?
SouthPark Capital not only provides financial educational material to their clients, but to anyone seeking understanding! The SouthPark Capital website offers a plethora of guides, books, blogs, and up to date, curated articles for your viewing. In addition, we regularly record informational webinars on a variety of topics.
