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Alfred Jeffrey Hicks

Advisor at Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. — Alton, IL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Alton, IL 62002

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Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

225 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$166,187 Low

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Alfred Hicks is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the president of Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, Hicks is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales through a separate business. Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs targeted asset allocation, discretionary management, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios and offers educational seminars and project-based planning services.

Client services

Based on Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee agreements for financial planning and investment advisory services, reviewed annually; fees are generally non-negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% annually $500,000 - $750,000: 1.25% annually $750,000 - $3,000,000: 1.00% annually $3,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually $10,000,000+: 0.50% annually

Project-based

$200 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly rate of $200 per hour; fixed fee agreements also available, reviewed annually

Location

Alton, IL

1600 Washington Ave

Alton IL 62002

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois · Missouri · Nevada · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.

1994 - Present • 32 years

Alton, IL

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