Matrix Planning, Incorporated is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place
of business located in Santa Monica, California. Matrix Planning, Incorporated began
conducting business in 1986. Ms. Roberta Jean Smith is the firm's President and principal
shareholder.
Matrix Planning, Incorporated offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides continuous advice to clients regarding the investment of client funds based
on the individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and
objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's
personal financial plan with an allocation model and create and manage a portfolio based on
that model. During our data-gathering process, we determine the client’s individual objectives,
time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we also review and discuss
a client's prior investment history, as well as family composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. Account
supervision is guided by the client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation,
growth, income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of
securities, or industry sectors.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by
a broker-dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities:
Exchange-listed securities
Securities traded over-the-counter
Foreign issuers
Warrants
Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
Certificates of deposit
Municipal securities
Mutual fund shares
United States governmental securities
Options contracts on securities
Interests in partnerships and limited liability companies investing in real estate
Interests in partnerships and limited liability companies investing in oil and gas
interests
Interests in partnerships and limited liability companies investing in venture capital.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only
be implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives,
tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
We provide financial planning services. Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a
client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to project future
cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all
questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the
entire financial
and life situation of the client. Clients purchasing this service receive a written
report which provides the client with a detailed financial plan designed to assist the client
achieve his or her financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate
information and financial goals.
TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and
planning for past, current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various
investments on the client's current income tax and future tax liability.
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's
portfolio.
INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health,
disability, long-term care, liability, home and automobile.
RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the
client achieve his or her retirement goals.
DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs
of surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income.
ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including as appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney,
asset protection plans, nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law. Where necessary,
we work with the client’s estate planning attorney(s) to complete the analysis.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered
includes the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and
attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a
questionnaire completed by the client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose
to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely
with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of
financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary
planning, estate planning and business planning.
Typically, the financial plan is presented to the client within six months of the contract date,
provided that all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been promptly provided.
Financial Planning recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered
by a broker-dealer or insurance company. All financial planning recommendations are of a
generic nature.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of 12/31/2023, we were actively managing $ 71,078,823 of clients' assets on a
discretionary basis plus $ 47,307,032 of clients' assets on a non-discretionary basis.