# Michael Rausch

> Michael Rausch is a fee-only financial advisor at North River Wealth Advisors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who holds the ASA, CFA and CFP credentials. Michael charges a percentage of assets and a one-time planning fee (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed) and focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** North River Wealth Advisors
- **Based in:** Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; One-time planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $65.8M across 280 accounts
- **Credentials:** ASA, CFA, CFP, MBA
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning, Family wealth transfer, Small business owners
- **Works with:** Executives, Retirees, Pre-retirees, Founders, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7515675 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7515675)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in PA, TX
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://northriverwealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Rausch a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Rausch is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Michael's firm.

### How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael charges a percentage of assets and a one-time planning fee.

### How much does Michael charge?

According to North River Wealth Advisors's website, checked October 28, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is Michael Rausch based?

Michael Rausch is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

### What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning, tax planning, family wealth transfer and small business owners. Michael works with executives, retirees, pre-retirees, founders and multi-generational families.

### What credentials does Michael Rausch hold?

Michael Rausch holds the ASA, CFA, CFP and MBA credentials.

### Is Michael Rausch registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Rausch is registered as an investment adviser representative in PA and TX (CRD 7515675), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does North River Wealth Advisors manage?

North River Wealth Advisors reports $65.8M across 280 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Rausch?

Through Michael's website, northriverwealth.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/49137): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://northriverwealth.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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