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Confidential ProfileRZ-SP-03A

Katherine Chen

Senior Strategic Advisor

File No.

KC-2026-001

Specialized counsel for high-net-worth individuals and family offices navigating cross-border investment, wealth structuring, and strategic relocation decisions.

Credentials
CFA, CFP®
Experience
18 Years
Matters Advised
240+

Section 01

Advisory Specialization

  • 01

    Cross-Border Wealth Planning

    Tax-efficient structuring for international asset holdings and multi-jurisdiction estates

  • 02

    Strategic Relocation Advisory

    Residency planning, citizenship strategy, and global mobility consulting for UHNW families

  • 03

    Investment Portfolio Review

    Independent analysis and fiduciary oversight for complex portfolios above $10M

  • 04

    Family Office Coordination

    Advisor network integration, service provider oversight, and multi-generational planning

Section 02

Representative Matters

Selected outcomes, details anonymized

Relocation2024

Tech executive family, US → Portugal

Structured €12M asset transfer, obtained Golden Visa, coordinated tax treaty optimization. Settled in Cascais with zero exit tax exposure.

Estate2023

Three-generation real estate portfolio

Restructured $45M US and Asia holdings into trust framework, reduced estate tax projection by 62%, established succession protocol.

Investment2023

Portfolio audit for entrepreneur

Identified $2.1M in redundant fees and concentrated risk. Transitioned to index-based allocation, established fiduciary oversight.

Section 03

Engagement Protocol

01

Confidential Intake

  • Initial video consultation
  • Situation assessment
  • NDA execution
  • No obligation
02

Analysis & Strategy

  • Document review
  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Options memo
  • Fixed-fee proposal
03

Implementation

  • Service provider coordination
  • Progress reporting
  • Document preparation
  • Milestone tracking
04

Ongoing Advisory

  • Quarterly review
  • Ad-hoc consultation
  • Network access
  • Retained or project basis

Section 04

Operating Principles

Fiduciary Standard

Fee-only advice with zero product commissions or referral payments. Full transparency on service provider relationships and conflict disclosures.

Written Analysis

All recommendations documented with supporting rationale, data sources, and implementation timeline. No verbal-only advice on material decisions.

Deliberate Process

Complex matters require time for proper analysis. I do not accept rush engagements that compromise judgment or due diligence.

Section 05

Frequently Asked

Who do you typically work with?
Individuals and families with $5M+ in investable assets facing multi-jurisdiction complexity, upcoming liquidity events, or relocation decisions. Most clients are entrepreneurs, corporate executives, or second-generation wealth holders.
How is this different from a wealth manager?
I provide independent strategic advice, not asset management. I help you evaluate your current advisors, structure your affairs, and make major decisions—but I don't manage your money or sell financial products.
What does an engagement typically cost?
Initial consultation is complimentary. Project fees range from $15K-$75K depending on complexity. Ongoing retainers start at $5K/month. All fees fixed in advance, never a percentage of assets.
How quickly can we start?
I maintain limited client capacity to ensure quality. After initial consultation, new engagements typically begin within 2-3 weeks. Rush matters may require referral to my network.

Initiate Contact

Schedule Consultation

For complex wealth, relocation, or investment advisory matters, please submit an initial inquiry below. All consultations are confidential and covered by NDA.

Business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET. Initial response within one business day. For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, please note "URGENT" in your subject line.

Katherine Chen Advisory

Independent Strategic Advisory Services

New York, NY · Est. 2008

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