Bookkeeping and Accounting for Investment Advisors

Searching for a bookkeeping solution for your investment advising firm? At Bench Accounting, we handle your books, so you get more time to concentrate on guiding your clients' investments. Sign up today and get a free month of bookkeeping.

How Bench works with investment advisors

Secure your bookkeeping, income tax prep, and filing with professionals—supported by one dynamic platform. Bench works seamlessly with investment advisors.

We get you set up

Our team devotes substantial time to comprehensively comprehend your investment advising firm, answer your inquiries, assist you in connecting your accounts, and demonstrate how Bench can streamline your operations.

We do your bookkeeping

Each month, your personal bookkeeper categorizes your investment advisory transactions and compiles comprehensive financial statements. If any additional information is required from you, they'll promptly reach out.

We deliver tax-ready financials

Our team of experts is well-versed with Investment advisory tax laws and will tailor their approach to your advisory firm's distinct requirements.

Here’s why investment advisors like you trust Bench with their bookkeeping and accounting

Get fast, unlimited support from our expert advisors

We constantly provide bookkeeping updates tailored for investment advisors. Have pressing financial inquiries that are urgently needed? Trust that we will respond to you within one business day or less.

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Guaranteed accuracy in every detail

Bench's platform facilitates the automation of data inputs from most major providers, significantly reducing errors. Notably, we've partnered with financial service providers like Gusto, Stripe, Shopify, and Square — ensuring your financial management as an Investment Advisor is consistently accurate and reliable.

See where you’re spending. Make smart decisions

Say farewell to mountains of financial documents and labor-intensive manual audits—we streamline inputs straight from your connected accounts. Gain insights from one unified dashboard so you can effortlessly grasp the financial status of your investment advisory firm and make impactful strategic decisions.

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Bench integrates with your favorite small business tools

We sync seamlessly with your financial accounts and tools to keep your books up-to-date and save you the time and effort of manually uploading documents.

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We know bookkeeping for investment advisors

Navigating the financial world can be complex, and as an investment advisor, you know this better than anyone else. Yet, when it comes to handling your own bookkeeping, this complexity can add unnecessary stress and hours to your workload. Bench provides a seamless solution. Our expert team of bookkeepers is well-versed with specific regulations like SEC rules and ensures compliance with the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and other industry-specific laws and taxes. This not only gives you peace of mind but also leaves you more time to focus on optimizing your clients' portfolios instead of grappling with numbers and tax forms.

Further, Bench's comprehensive online service covers an array of common bookkeeping issues in the investment sector. Whether it's handling complicated transactional data, accounting for capital gains and losses, or accurately classifying and recording various types of investments, our real, human bookkeepers paired with intuitive software make the process simpler and hassle-free. We also take care of tax filing, helping you claim the right deductions and ensuring your returns are accurate and on time, every time. With Bench, you get industry-specific, stress-free bookkeeping and tax services so you can focus on what you do best—providing sound investment advice.

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2024 catch up bookkeeping

$349 $199/mo for 2024 catch up bookkeeping. Plus, Bench is 100% tax deductible before 12/31

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Bookkeeping

Reliable bookkeeping to cover your basic financial reporting needs.

$299/mo

billed annually. 100% tax deductible.

Dedicated bookkeeping experts
Accurate monthly books and year-end tax-ready financial packages
P&L, balance sheet and 1099 reporting
Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team

Bookkeeping & Tax

Full-service bookkeeping with income tax filing and advisory to manage your financials seamlessly.
$599/mo

billed annually. 100% tax deductible.

Everything in the Bookkeeping plan, plus:
Dedicated team of licensed tax professionals to file your income tax return on time
Annual income tax filing for businesses (partnerships, S corps, C corps)
Annual income tax filing for individuals (sole proprietors, contractors)

Bookkeeping

Reliable bookkeeping to cover your basic financial reporting needs.

$349/mo

billed monthly. 100% tax deductible.

Dedicated bookkeeping experts
Accurate monthly books and year-end tax-ready financial packages
P&L, balance sheet and 1099 reporting
Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team

Bookkeeping & Tax

Full-service bookkeeping with income tax advisory and filing to manage your financials seamlessly.
$699/mo

billed monthly. 100% tax deductible.

Everything in the Bookkeeping plan, plus:
Dedicated team of licensed tax professionals to file your income tax return on time
Annual income tax filing for businesses (partnerships, S corps, C corps)
Annual income tax filing for individuals (sole proprietors, contractors)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What specific accounting services do you offer that can support my role as an investment advisor?

At Bench Accounting, we offer a full suite of accounting services tailored to meet the needs of investment advisors. Our services include cash flow analysis, financial statement preparation, and tax planning and preparation. But beyond these standard accounting services, we also provide industry-specific features like investment tracking and financial forecasting. Our goal is to make sure your financial records are organized and up-to-date, so you can focus on advising your clients. Plus, our team stays current with financial regulations, ensuring your practice is compliant with all laws and guidelines.

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How can Bench Accounting help me manage the finances for multiple client portfolios and investment transactions?

Bench Accounting offers comprehensive bookkeeping services that are well-suited to managing multiple client portfolios and investment transactions. Our platform provides you with a team of experienced bookkeepers who work with you to understand your financial situation and client portfolios. We use sophisticated cloud-based software to track and record all transactions, providing you with monthly income statements and balance sheets.

You can also view your financial information at any time, providing an instant overview of each client portfolio. This real-time access allows you to make informed investment decisions, and ensure you are meeting your clients' objectives. Plus, at the end of the year, Bench provides a year-end financial package that contains everything you or your accountant would need to file income taxes.

With Bench, you can save time on bookkeeping, and focus on managing your clients' portfolios and finding valuable investment opportunities.

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What tax considerations do I need to bear in mind as an investment advisor, and how can your bookkeeping services assist me with this?

As an investment advisor, there are several tax considerations to keep in mind. These may include handling income from various investment types, managing capital gains taxation, keeping track of investment-related expenses for deductions, and understanding the implications of tax-loss harvesting. International investments may also introduce additional tax complexities.

Our bookkeeping services at Bench Accounting can greatly assist in managing these concerns. Our experts stay abreast with the latest tax laws and strategies relating to the investment industry. We meticulously track your income and expenses to ensure every report is accurate and up to date. Also, our team assists in preparing and filing your tax returns, ensuring that you leverage all the possible deductions to minimize your liabilities. Additionally, our services offer tax forecasting to help you understand your possible tax obligations and plan for them efficiently.

By partnering with us, you not only get a clearer financial picture but also obtain more time to focus on advising your clients and growing your business instead of worrying about bookkeeping and taxes.

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Does Bench outsource bookkeeping?

Nope! All bookkeeping is completed in-house.

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Will I have one point of contact?

Your bookkeeper will be your main point of contact, but at times you might hear from another member of your team. This is usually when your bookkeeper goes on vacation, is sick, or otherwise unavailable.

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How much time each month will I have to spend managing my Bench account?

We handle the bookkeeping for you but sometimes we’ll need your input, especially at year-end. On average, expect to spend 15 minutes each month answering questions for your bookkeeper, or uploading supporting docs.

Bookkeeping Services for Investment advisors

Discover how we can help you have better finances with a personalized demo from a Bench expert, ready to answer all your questions. Sign up as a customer today and get a free month of bookkeeping, valued at $299.

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