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Alexander James Butterfield

Advisor at Cetera — Jackson, MI E Michigan Ave

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

38 years

Location

Jackson, MI 49201

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Alexander Butterfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Butterfield has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. He is also the owner of James C. Butterfield Investments, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Jackson, MI E Michigan Ave

111 E Michigan Ave

Jackson MI 49201

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2019 - Present • 7 years

El Segundo, CA

Summit Financial Group Inc

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Jackson, MI

SUmmit Brokerage Services Inc

2010 - 2019 • 9 years

Jackson, MI

James C.. Butterfield Investments, Inc.

1987 - Present • 39 years

Jackson, MI

Disclosures

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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

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Series 65

Clarklake, MI

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Adriaan V

Series 65

Jackson, MI

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

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Daniel V

CFP®, Series 66

Jackson, MI

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David R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

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