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McGovern Financial Advisors
McGovern Financial Advisors provides affordable, objective, fee-only financial planning and investment advice. The firm specializes in retirement income...
Overview
McGovern Financial Advisors provides affordable, objective, fee-only financial planning and investment advice. The firm specializes in retirement income planning and related issues for clients approaching or in retirement. It operates under a fiduciary standard, accepts no sales commissions or third-party payments, and is paid only by its clients.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1981
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Westfield
Corporate office
Westfield, NJ, United States
Principals
John J. McGovern
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What type of clients does McGovern Financial Advisors serve?
The firm's regulatory filings reference individual and high-net-worth individual clients, alongside a smaller subset of institutional relationships. It does not market pooled investment vehicles, making the client base a set of separately managed accounts.
How did McGovern Financial Advisors perform in its last SEC examination?
In March 2024, the SEC's examination staff issued a letter recording zero deficiencies. Clean examinations are noteworthy in an environment where most RIAs receive findings requiring corrective action.
Is McGovern Financial Advisors affiliated with a broker-dealer?
No. Public filings confirm the firm conducts all advisory business without a broker-dealer affiliate, making it a pure fiduciary that does not earn transaction-based compensation from trade execution.
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