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Adam Bethel

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Fulton, MO 65251

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

22 years

About

Adam Bethel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Convergence Financial, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is an author and educator associated with "The Strong Family Formula" book and related media. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers across multiple account platforms.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

9 East 5th Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Most active in

Missouri · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Inc.

2024 - Present (2 years)

Convergence Financial, LLC

2020 - 2024 (4 years)

LPL Finanial LLC

2020 - 2024 (4 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

2007 - 2017 (10 years)

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