Investment Advisory Services
Invest with Confidence
As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Lutz Financial has a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. This responsibility constitutes our foundational purpose, guiding everything that we do. Our team focuses on your priorities, not just your portfolio. We share your values, put your interests first, offer objective advice, and explain things in terms you can understand. As your trusted financial partner, we will provide an approach to investing that is evidence-based, rewarding, and tailored to your needs.
Our advisors share the core belief that financial markets are efficient, meaning prices reflect the knowledge and expectations of all investors. As a result, it is unlikely that any individual can obtain the superior information required to consistently outperform via stock picking or market timing. We believe investment returns are determined principally by asset allocation, which leads us to a process that differs from many other investment advisors that attempt to outsmart the market.
At Lutz Financial, we create investment solutions to fit your unique characteristics and needs. Our approach is disciplined by design and seeks to maximize diversification and tax efficiency while minimizing costs. We build portfolios using traditional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Ongoing research and analysis are conducted to ensure we balance the tradeoff between risk and return. Let us show you what can happen when knowledge is coupled with an experienced, credentialed team of financial professionals.
Investment Advisory Solutions
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Asset Allocation
Selecting an appropriate asset allocation is one of the most impactful decisions an investor must make. Your portfolio is designed by our comprehensive financial planning process and takes into account your objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
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Portfolio Management
+ Broadly Diversified Across Asset Classes & Geography
+ Constructed with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) & Traditional Mutual Funds
+ Ongoing Research & Monitoring in Fund Selection
+ Disciplined Approach to Trading, Rebalancing, & Tax-Loss Harvesting -
Investment & Market Education
+ Financial Market Updates
+ Educational Articles & Resources
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ESG Capabilities
At Lutz Financial, our team is dedicated to helping you find and select the funds that speak to you and your values. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) practices give you a chance to grow your wealth while also bringing positive change to the world. Through extensive research and a detailed screening process, our team will help you identify investments that you feel good about. We will assist you in aligning your investment strategies with your personal, social, and environmental preferences while keeping your financial performance at the core.
Our Approach
Lutz Financial is increasingly conscious of how business practices may impact the world and, in turn, future generations. We work with Dimensional Fund Advisors to deliver a research-based approach to help you align your wealth management strategies with your social and environmental preferences. Dimensional utilizes a Core Equity method in structuring their portfolios, which targets areas of higher expected return in a diversified and cost-efficient way. To achieve this, they run a significant screening process reflecting a wide set of investor concerns.
Social Screens are utilized based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Investment Guidelines and include the following:
+ Abortion
+ Adult Entertainment
+ Alcohol
+ Child Labor
+ Contraceptives
+ For-Profit HC
+ Gambling
+ Pharma
+ Stem Cell
+ SudanThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) investment guidelines are available at http://www.usccb.org. Learn more about Dimensional Fund Advisors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Lutz Financial work with?
We work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners who have more complex financial lives, often involving multiple income sources, business interests, tax considerations, or long-term legacy goals. Our clients value proactive guidance, disciplined investing, and a long-term advisory relationship focused on connecting money with meaning. Fees and costs associated with our services are described in our Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A.How does Lutz Financial invest client portfolios?
Our portfolios are built using broad diversification across asset classes and global markets. We focus on asset allocation rather than market timing or stock picking. By using a disciplined, research driven approach and continuously monitoring for risk and efficiency, we aim to support outcomes that align with your goals.How do you determine the right asset allocation for me?
Asset allocation is guided by a comprehensive planning process that considers your investment objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, tax considerations, and cash flow needs. We do not follow a one size fits all approach to ensure your portfolio reflects your specific situation and evolves as your circumstances change.How does Lutz Financial manage portfolios over time?
Lutz Financial provides ongoing, active oversight of client portfolios. This includes regular monitoring, disciplined rebalancing, tax‑aware strategies such as tax‑loss harvesting, and adjustments as goals or circumstances evolve. Our focus is on maintaining alignment with your long‑term plan, without reacting to short‑term market noise.Is Lutz Financial a fiduciary investment advisor?
Yes. Lutz Financial is a fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), which means we are legally and ethically required to act in your best interest. Our guidance is based on your goals, risk tolerance, and long-term success vs. commissions or product sales. We prioritize transparency, evidence-based strategies, and ongoing education so you understand every decision. Lutz Financial first registered as an investment advisor with the SEC in June 2003. Details on our legal obligations, conflicts, and compensation are provided in our Form CRS.
We focus on your priorities, not just your portfolio.
Develop a personalized investment plan that supports your long-term objectives.


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