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Compare the Five Oceans Value Prop



FIVE OCEANS ADVISORS

DO-IT-YOURSELF

ROBO-ADVISOR

COMMISSION-BASED BROKER / Advisor

LIFE STRATEGY

Access to a Life Strategist


Integration across your financial, career, health, relationships, and fun goals 


Accountability to your top priorities and sense of purpose


Connect the dots between your money and fulfillment


Emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness


ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Annual concentration risk analysis




Annual liquidity analysis




Pre-exit transition planning



Succession Planning



Windfall Planning



INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Act as fiduciary 100% of the time




Low-cost investing


Fully diversified portfolio


Tax-efficient placement of investments


Strategic tax loss harvesting


Proper rebalancing techniques


“Factor” investing (tilted towards small-cap and value)


Integration of 401(k) accounts into investment strategy


Behavioral coach to prevent emotional decisions/mistakes


Increased confidence from collaborating with an investment expert



Outsourcing of stress required to manage portfolio


Outsourcing of responsibility required to manage portfolio




FINANCIAL FREEDOM

Proactive guidance on all financial matters


Net worth projections to guide decision-making


Advisors who understand your career and financial trajectory


Plans that consider assets not directly managed by advisor


Outsourcing of time required to make financial planning decisions


Outsourcing of responsibility required to make financial planning decisions



Guidance on tax-advantaged charitable giving


FINANCIAL SERVICES INTEGRATION 

Coordination with your estate planning attorney


Coordination with your insurance professionals


Coordination with your tax professional


Personal banking optimization