Financial & Tax Architects, LLC
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC (FTA) is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1998, the firm is wholly owned by FTA Holdings Group, LLC. As of June 2025, FTA manages approximately $443 million in assets and employs 53 professionals. The firm offers financial planning and investment management services, primarily serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on goal-based retirement planning and comprehensive wealth management.
Investment Strategy
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC employs a goal-based financial planning approach tailored to each client’s retirement, investment, and legacy objectives. Their strategy centers around diversified portfolio construction, careful risk management, and tax-efficient investing. FTA works closely with clients to build and adjust plans based on changing financial goals, emphasizing regular reviews and client education as essential elements of their service.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (93)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BIL | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 9.90% | $40.7M | 444,133 | $91.71 | $91.73 | +$38.3M |
E EFA | ISHARES TR | 5.13% | $21.1M | 236,248 | $81.68 | $89.39 | +$2.5M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 4.76% | $19.6M | 31,704 | $421.00 | $617.85 | -$1.2M |
I IEF | ISHARES TR | 4.74% | $19.5M | 203,679 | $93.60 | $95.77 | +$1.1M |
V VTI | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 4.48% | $18.4M | 60,676 | $298.90 | $303.93 | +$16.2M |