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Allan Mark Macvean

Advisor at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner — Johnstown, NY

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Johnstown, NY

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Enterprise

Total advisors

364

Across 202 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$410,135 Typical

HNW client ratio

16% Typical

About

Allan MacVean is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners' Financial Services of America since 2020 and previously worked at SSN Advisory Inc and Securities Service Network for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, MacVean serves as a deacon at Crossroads Community Church and has a long history as a substitute bus driver for local school districts. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Client services

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning/Consulting Fees may be fixed (flat) fees; negotiated individually.

Percentage

$0+: Advisory Fee negotiated individually, up to 3.0% annually maximum $0+: Pershing Program Fee (tiered): ranges 0.19% to 0.05% depending on size; minimum $125/year billed quarterly $0+: TPC Admin Fee: $8 per account per month $0+: Pershing UPlan Program Fee (tiered): 0.19% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum $0+: Pershing UPlan II Program Fee (tiered): 0.12% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum $0+: Pershing DIY Program Fee (tiered): 0.19% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum

Commissions

Commission-based products available through BD capacity; commissions vary by product.

Project-based

Financial Planning/Consulting Fees may be hourly; negotiated individually.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for some account types; $25,000 for others; $100,000 for others; varies by account type and custodian; exceptions may be granted case-by-case Fee-only: Financial Planning/Consulting Fees can be fixed or hourly; negotiated individually; can be one-time or ongoing; initial deposit up to half of fee may be requested.

Location

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Johnstown, NY

Johnstown NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · New York

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Allan MacVean

2020 - Present • 6 years

Johnstown, NY

United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited Partner

2020 - Present • 6 years

Scottsdale, AZ

SSN Advisory Inc

2011 - 2020 • 9 years

Johnstown, NY

Securities Service Network

2011 - 2020 • 9 years

Johnstown, NY

FIXED LIFE INSURANCE

1990 - Present • 36 years

Johnstown, NY

Mohawk Valley Board Sports Officials

1979 - 2025 • 46 years

Johnstown, NY

Gloversville Enlarged School District

1975 - Present • 51 years

Gloversville, NY

Hfm Boces

1975 - Present • 51 years

Gloversville, NY

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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