Desert Wealth Management LLC
Firm details
- Headquarters
- ,
- CRD number
- 295558
- Custodians
- CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
- Fee structure
- Percentage of AUM
- Client types
- HNWI88.18%
- Individuals11.82%
- Services
- Portfolio Management for Individuals
Firm profile
FINTRXOverview
Desert Wealth Management LLC is a small, owner-run registered investment adviser that focuses on discretionary portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. The firm charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management and tends to allocate client capital with an equity-first bias. Exchange-traded equities are the firm's dominant vehicle for implementing equity allocations, supplemented by mutual funds and third‑party real estate managers for alternative exposure. Desert Wealth Management is not positioned as an ESG manager, does not operate across multiple states, and does not act as a pension consultant or related-adviser vehicle. Desert Wealth’s client base is concentrated on individuals and families; the firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, which allows portfolio managers to trade stocks and ETFs actively to implement tactical or strategic shifts. Given the firm’s size and account profile, investment programs are likely tailored and boutique in nature rather than run as large-scale, institutional strategies.
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Investment profile
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Alternative investments used
Active ESG investor
Technology & operations
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Clients
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Asset composition
- Exchange Traded Equities67%
- Public Funds/Mutual Funds29%
- Cash & Cash Equivalents4%
Contacts
3 of 3Denise Estes
OwnerCRD 6930073
James Estes
Managing MemberCRD 2484236

Maria Melecio
Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD 6398625
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