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Arnold Beatty Mcdonald

Advisor at McDonald Partners LLC — Shaker Heights, OH

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Shaker Heights, OH

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McDonald Partners LLC

Team

Total advisors

24

Across 14 offices

Clients per advisor

47 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$863,409 Typical

HNW client ratio

26% Typical

About

Arnold Mcdonald is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with McDonald Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as manager and president of several proprietary fund entities affiliated with the firm and is a board member of Signature Investments Montenegro d.o.o., a portfolio company of the firm. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer activities with affiliated private fund management and operates multiple portfolio management programs and third-party strategies.

Client services

Based on McDonald Partners LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on McDonald Partners LLC

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on McDonald Partners LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on McDonald Partners LLC

Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time financial planning flat fee determined by Financial Advisor based on complexity.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.75% annually (Fixed Income Only Accounts) $500,001 - $1,050,000: 1.25% annually (Fixed Income Only Accounts) $1,050,001 - $2,050,000: 1.00% annually (Fixed Income Only Accounts) $2,050,001+: 0.75% annually (Fixed Income Only Accounts) $0 - $500,000: 3.00% annually (Equity/Balanced Accounts) $500,001 - $1,050,000: 2.50% annually (Equity/Balanced Accounts) $1,050,001 - $2,050,000: 2.00% annually (Equity/Balanced Accounts) $2,050,001+: 1.50% annually (Equity/Balanced Accounts)

Commissions

Commissions on option trades: $9.00 per trade plus $0.50 per option contract (minimum $3.00); Commissions on Michigan municipal tax-free bonds; Selling concessions on new issue securities and secondary offerings.

Performance-based

Carried interest and performance fees related to private funds as disclosed in offering documents; fees waived until advisory fees equal or exceed placement fees.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based financial planning fees: $4,000 to $10,000 annually depending on clientship level.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: One-time financial planning fees are flat fees determined by Financial Advisor based on complexity; Subscription financial planning fees are $4,000 (Foundation), $7,500 (Growth), $10,000 (Legacy) annually.

Location

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Shaker Heights, OH

Shaker Heights OH

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

19 years of industry experience

McDonald Partners LLC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Cleveland, OH

Disclosures

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Andrew L

Series 63, Series 66

Independence, OH

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Wealth management Inherited wealth Multi-generational wealth transfer Disability insurance Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Dentist Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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CPA, Series 7, Series 66

Pepper Pike, OH

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Independence, OH

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Annuities
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Tyler K

Series 66

Chagrin Falls, OH

M. Thomas Capital Management

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General retirement planning Wealth management Passive / index investing Annuities Real estate investing
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Todd P

Series 63, Series 65

Northfield, OH

Gateway Financial

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance
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Carl P

Series 63

Parma, OH

Intelligent Capital Management LLC

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Passive / index investing Wealth management
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