Ken does not believe in cookie cutter financial plans. Everyone's needs and goals are different; what may make sense for one person may not make sense for another, even if they are at the same age or stage in life. To Ken, financial independence means reaching the point where work becomes optional and retirement becomes affordablebut each person might define that differently.
This is one of the things that sets Ken apart from other advisors; his commitment to thinking holistically and creatively so that he can help his clients work towards their unique financial goals.Ken is dedicated to helping clients pursue financial independence through practical, values-driven financial plans.
Ken focuses on advising clients how to pursue their financial goals, pay less in taxes, affordably pay for college, invest smarter, and properly protect their hard-earned assets. He thrives in his role as a financial mentor and enjoys guiding individuals and families through all stages of their financial lives.
I have been an Independent Financial Service Representative since 2000, and have been involved in
business management and finances for over 20 years. As any independent advisor, I specialize in
working with individuals and small businesses to provide solutions that help his clients to reach
their financial goals.
While some financial advisors focus on selling products, I focus on solutions, specifically
customizing plans to suit my clients' individual needs. I educate clients to lessen their worries
and to help them make more informed financial decisions, by offering a professional, independent
and unbiased viewpoint.
I focus on helping a select group of high net worth individuals and retirees to manage all
aspects of their financial lives from investment strategies, retirement planning, estate planning
issues, risk management and retirement income distribution.
Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial
Group LLC, a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA & SIPC.
Robin Gattoni
Personal Assistant
Robin Gattoni has over 15 years experience in the Financial
Services industry. Prior to her position at Peak Financial,
Robin gained a majority of her financial knowledge and
skills while holding the position of Operations Manager for
ALM Advisors, an investment firm where she implemented
systems for Senior & Assistant Portfolio managers on daily
Stock & Bond trading, facilitating daily trading issues
with brokers and custodians, monthly market research, daily
pricing of client portfolios, and reconciliation of client
accounts.
General Information |
Firm Start Year: | 2000 | |
No. of Employees: | 5-9 | |
Insurance License#: | OD18553, 1403116 |
Name of Broker/Dealer: | Independent Financial Group |
Name of Custodial Firm: | Pershing LLC |
States Licensed in: | AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, UT and WA. |
Number of Years with Current Firm: | 12 |
Work Experience: |
Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Peak Financial Inc. and IFG are unaffiliated entities. OSJ Branch: 12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130. Kenneth Beber licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, UT and WA. The information provided herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate, complete or current. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website, you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third party sites. |
Work with the following types of clients: | Individual Investors, Businesses |
Advisory Services Provided: | Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Risk Management, Money Management, Wealth Management |
Services |
Investment Types: | Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Insurance, Annuities, Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
Can meet clients in the following ways: | Your Office, Email, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Video Conference |
Qualifications & Memberships |
Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Variable Life, Long Term Care, Disability, Accident, Annuity, Health, Life, HMO, Variable Annuity |
Financial Organization Memberships: | National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) |
Firm Information |
Advisor's Number of Clients: | 87 |
Advisor's Number of Managed Clients: | 75 |
Advisor's Number of Planning Clients: | 75 |
Compensation and Fees |
Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee |
Fee % Based on Assets: | 0.25-1.00% |
Flat Fee Rate: | $500 |
Minimum Fee Charged for Flat Fee Accounts: | $500 |
Board Positions |
Organization : | Little Elm Educational Foundation, Little Elm, TX |
Position : | Board Member |
Duration : | 08/01/2019-Present |
Organization : | Little Elm ISD, 400 Lobo Lane Little Elm, TX 75068 |
Position : | Little Elm ISD Board of Trustee |
Duration : | 08/01/2022-Present |
Education |
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration | Chaffey College - Rancho Cucamonga January 1994-June 1995 |
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration | California State University-San Bernardino - San Bernardino, CA 1996-1998 |
Financial Services |
Financial Planning for Individuals
Successful planning begins with a clear understanding of what must be done to help meet your goals. We believe helping you clarify your goals is the first step towards achieving them. With this information, we present you with our analysis, showing you where you are and where you need to be to accomplish your objectives, the appropriate solutions a path toward your goals. Our plan is comprehensive and unique to your life, addressing such topics as retirement savings, life insurance and estate planning, education funding, the health of your business or professional practice, and even tax and real estate issues. |
Financial Planning for Businesses
Peak Financial, Inc. is committed to assisting you in evaluating and developing the Employee Benefits package that will make a real difference in recruiting and retaining the people you want and need. Our analysis begins by understanding all of the business planning issues that are relevant to you. These issues may range from designing, implementing and servicing a variety of qualified and non- qualified benefit plans or integrating those plans with your desire for specific protection or exit strategies. These are always part of our commitment to consistently offer independent, objective and unbiased advice regarding possible business planning solutions. |
Portfolio Management
At Peak Financial, Inc. we take great pride to provide access to some of the most established financial organizations and a broad universe of premier institutional money management firms. Investment strategies are identified with one thing in mind: Which Manager best fits your unique situation. |
Estate Planning & Trusts
Proper Estate Planning involves anticipating and reducing the estate tax liability wherever possible as well as providing for payment of the tax. However, Estate Planning is also about people and their desire to provide for their loved ones. Estate creation, income replacement, and the orderly transfer of property from one generation to the next continue to be the primary objectives of most estate plans. You may need to provide care for minor children, support for disabled children and elderly parents, and the protection of loved ones from creditors. Most importantly, are there enough life insurance proceeds, liquid assets and other sources of income to help maintain the current living standards of your surviving family? |
Tax Advice and Services
Effective tax planning is the cornerstone of Comprehensive Wealth Management. At Peak Financial, Inc. we collaborate with experienced Tax Professionals to assist our clients in establishing the most effective ways to position their wealth, utilizing all of the federal and state tax rules and regulations most favorable to our clients. Planning strategies include Tax Favored Wealth Accumulation and ultimately distribution to generations of their choice. |
Investment Advice & Management
We believe in some core principles in Investment Management that are time tested to assist you to attain long-term investment success: Although they cannot ensure a profit or protect against a loss, Diversification and Asset Allocation provide a basis to managing market volatility, investment returns and potential market risks. Our Advisors have extensive experience in assisting you to clarify your goals and objectives which build the foundation to recommending an appropriate investment strategy. By fully understanding your situation, your risk tolerance and other important factors in your planning process, we will do our utmost to help you maximize potential investment returns. We carefully evaluate how to best manage taxation in your portfolio by utilizing tax efficient investment strategies or shelter the investments from taxation when appropriate. |
Risk Management
At Peak Financial, Inc. we provide up to date comprehensive and unique risk management tools available in our industry today. One of the most common responses we receive from our clients is "Why hasn't anyone else told me about these strategies before?" The answer is that many firms are not focused on the risk itself; therefore they cannot be truly focused on the solution. We believe that helping you preserve your assets should be the beginning of proper risk management. As the time horizon for achieving your goals gets nearer, we design strategies to help you continue to grow the asset you were able to retain. Inflation can reduce the value of every dollar over time. We pride ourselves in guiding you toward risk management choices designed to help manage different types of risk and make your financial goals reality. |
FAQs |
If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something?Yes |
How many years of experience do you have?13 |
Disclosures |
WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of advisor or advisory services. Financial professionals pay cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. |
Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Disclaimer |
Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. OSJ Branch: 12636 High Bluff Drive Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130. Peak Financial Inc. and IFG are unaffiliated entities. |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
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Thu. | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri. | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat. | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Addison | Argyle |
Arlington | Aubrey |
Bedford | Carrollton |
Colleyville | Coppell |
Denton | Euless |
Frisco | Grand Prairie |
Grapevine | Hurst |
Irving | Keller |
Lewisville | Little Elm |
North Richland Hills | Plano |
Prosper | Richardson |
Southlake | The Colony |
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( 12/31/2014)
Elite Advisor Award Recipient
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(12/31/2013)
Elite Advisor Award Recipient
Trilogy Award Recipient
(12/31/2011)
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