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Why DLAK? A combination of independence, comprehensive service, and client focus sets us apart from our peers. We offer our clients an in-depth and personalized relationship, providing prudent advice for each client’s specific and situation and needs without concerning ourselves with the agenda of a parent company. Our services range from financial planning to investment management to estate planning—we can meet a wide range of needs under one roof. Finally, we pride ourselves in providing each client the attention and service they deserve. We treat our clients as individuals and not numbers.

DLAK is a professional independent financial advisory firm that provides personalized financial advice to their clients, many of whom have complex financial needs. Because these advisors are independent, they are not tied to any particular family of funds or investment products. As fiduciaries, they are held to a high standard of care—and are required to act in the best interests of their clients at all times. They are registered with either the Securities and Exchange Commission or state securities regulators.

Typically, we only need a copy of your most recent account statement and your signatures on a few forms. We will take care of setting up your new account and transferring your assets.

A fiduciary is a professional contractually obilgated to manage assets or wealth while putting the client’s best interests first at all times. Financial advisors who offer products and services held to a fiduciary standard must disclose any conflict, or potential conflict, to their clients prior to and throughout the advisory engagement. Fiduciaries will often adopt a code of ethics and must fully disclose how they are compensated.

In our advisory role, we never take possession of client assets. We utilize Park Avenue Securities LLC as the custodian of client accounts and as our primary broker. Our relationship with Park Avenue Securities LLC is an arm’s length transaction with no exchange of funds between Park Avenue Securities LLC and us. When your account is established with Park Avenue Securities LLC, you provide us with limited trading authorization on your account. This authority allows us to process trades directly in client accounts.