Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Location
Mc Henry, MD
Credentials
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
42 years
Amy Brandts is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Hamlet at Leesburg Homeowners Association and is involved as a managing member and independent insurance agent with Symphony Financial. 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, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and third-party strategists.
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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
$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%
Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products
Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour
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
Mc Henry, MD
Maryland · Texas · Virginia
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
2005 - Present (21 years)
Symphony Financial
2004 - Present (22 years)
Cambridge investment Research, Inc
2003 - Present (23 years)
SELF EMPLOYED
1994 - Present (32 years)
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