Equityftw fees and pricing

Financial planner in Morgan Hill, California. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated September 30, 2026, Equityftw charges $625 an hour and a flat or project fee of $10,000⁠-⁠$20,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed September 30, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$625/hr
“Our hourly rate is $625.”
Flat or project fee
$10,000⁠-⁠$20,000
“Fixed fee rates range between $10,000 to $20,000.”

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How Equityftw bills

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

  • “Fees are paid monthly in advance, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.”
  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”
  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed-upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”

How Equityftw’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $625 is above the California median of $300. 96% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $10,000-$20,000 is above the California median of $5,000. 89% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Equityftw

  • Principal: Charles Stermetz
  • Firm size: 4 employees.
  • Meets clients remotely: the brochure mentions virtual or online meetings.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2024 (2 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • Business owners
  • Equity compensation

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees
Charges a % of assets
No
Employees
4
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning and educational seminars and workshops
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
331508
Website
bogleheads.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=190012 (opens in new tab)
Phone
(408) 550-6132

Can advise clients in 2 states: California, Utah

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