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Alexander William Hansen

Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors — Worcester, MA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Worcester, MA

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Merit Financial Advisors

Multi-team

Total advisors

284

Across 91 offices

Clients per advisor

71 High

Avg AUM per client

$897,421 High

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Alexander Hansen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Client services

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees can be flat fees, typically not exceeding $100,000, often prorated and payable monthly or quarterly

Percentage

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

Project-based

Up to $100,000 total for financial planning services; specific hourly rate not stated

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly; specific amounts not stated

Location

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Worcester, MA

Worcester MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Merit Financial Advisors

2025 - Present • 1 year

Alpharetta, GA

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments

2025 - Present • 1 year

Albany, NY

Commonwealth Financial Network

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Waltham, MA

Dynasty Securities, LLC

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

St. Petersburg, FL

Citigroup Global Markets

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Tampa, FL

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC.

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

St. Petersburg, FL

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc

2011 - 2017 • 6 years

St. Petersburg, FL

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 66

Westborough, MA

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Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Retired Educators, Teachers, and Academics Public Service Employee University Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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CFP®, Series 66

Shrewsbury, MA

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Retired
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Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, MA

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Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Joffrey B

Series 65

Shrewsbury, MA

Cigale Financial Services LLC

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Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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William N

Series 63, Series 66

Bolton, MA

Yellow Dog Financial, Inc.

William Nickles is the sole advisor at Yellow Dog Financial, Inc., an independent firm based in Bolton, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of experience in the financial industry, having been with Yellow Dog Financial since its founding in 2008. Yellow Dog Financial, Inc. manages approximately $21.2 million for around 60 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a goal-based planning process with a focus on passive, benchmark-tracking investments and manages accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, combining comprehensive year-long financial planning with ongoing monthly support and retirement plan consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kyle M

Series 65

Marlborough, MA

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Wealth management
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