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Anthony Joseph Ratkiewicz

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Washington, PA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

14 years

Location

Washington, PA

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

549

Across 275 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Anthony Ratkiewicz is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massmutual, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. He is also involved in Beau Street Financial, where he provides clients and prospects with guidance on investments, retirement, and insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies and maintains affiliations with Ameritas affiliates to provide a broad range of financial solutions.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.00% $3,000,001+: Negotiable or as low as 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see specific program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fees such as $40 or $50 depending on program Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly fees up to $500/hour or flat fees; one-time or ongoing basis

Location

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Washington, PA

Washington PA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

14 years of industry experience

Beau Street Financial

2021 - Present • 5 years

Washington, PA

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

2019 - Present • 7 years

Lincoln, NE

Massmutual

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Pittsburgh, PA

MML INVESTORS SERVICES

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Penn Mutual Life Ins Co

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Disclosures

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Annuities
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Venetia, PA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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CFP®, Series 66

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CFP®, Series 66

Bethel Park, PA

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CFA®, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

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Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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