Buttfield & Associates fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 20, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$250/hr

“On occasion, when gross annual income is not a good indicator of the scope of the client’s planning needs, a fixed fee will be quoted, based upon the number of hours expected to complete the project at $250.00 per hour.”

Flat or project fee

$50,000⁠-⁠$250,000

“Managed Mutual Fund Accounts Fixed Income Accounts $50,000 $250,000 These minimums are negotiable on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the value of a client’s total household of accounts (adults who all live at the same address who have investment accounts…”

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How Buttfield & Associates bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

• “Fees are 7 calculated and assessed quarterly, in arrears.”
• “Fees are calculated and assessed quarterly, in arrears.”
• “First Affirmative will provide you a fee invoice.”

How Buttfield & Associates’ fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $250 is below the New Jersey median of $300. 24% of the 174 other New Jersey planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• 1 of the 9 other planners in Red Bank that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its flat or project fee of $50,000-$250,000 is above the New Jersey median of $5,000. 100% of the 168 other New Jersey planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• 8 of the 8 other planners in Red Bank that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Buttfield & Associates

• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
• Meets clients remotely: the brochure mentions virtual or online meetings.
• Registered as an adviser: 1987 (39 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid

Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management

Charges a % of assets

Yes

Highest asset based fee in brochure

1.4% a year

Minimum

$2,000 minimum fee (stated in brochure)

Clients

18

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals and high net worth individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other advisers

Assets managed

$18,359,063

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

128382

Website

buttfieldandassociates.com (opens in new tab)

Phone

(732) 747-9473

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