Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. MCM is required to act in the best interests of its advisory clients.

  • Yes. MCM does not receive commissions, referral fees, or third-party compensation in connection with advisory services.

  • Yes, when authorized in writing. Discretionary authority allows MCM to manage investments without seeking approval for each individual transaction, while remaining subject to the client’s objectives, restrictions, and advisory agreement.

  • Yes. MCM may provide planning and consulting services including retirement planning, cash flow analysis, budgeting, goal setting, education planning, and related financial guidance.

  • No. MCM does not provide legal or tax advice. Clients should consult independent tax or legal professionals for those matters.

  • Client assets are held with a qualified custodian. MCM does not maintain physical custody of client assets, though it may be deemed to have custody when clients authorize direct fee deduction.

  • No. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No strategy guarantees profit or prevents loss.

  • Advisory fees are generally billed monthly in arrears. Clients may authorize fees to be deducted from custodial accounts or may elect to receive invoices and pay directly.