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Credentials
Series 65, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
11 years
Location
The Plains, VA 20198
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Enterprise
Arthur Washer is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several Ameritas entities since 2016 and has been associated with ICS Financial Group, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Washer serves on the Board of Supervisors for Fauquier County, Virginia. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model portfolios and a variety of investment vehicles across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client
$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program
Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC
Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour
Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client
The Plains, VA
6479 Main St
The Plains VA 20198
Advisors at this office
2
Texas · Virginia
11 years of industry experience
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
2021 - Present • 5 years
Lincoln, NE
ICS Financial Group, Inc.
2017 - Present • 9 years
The Plains, VA
Ameritas Investment Corp
2016 - Present • 10 years
Lincoln, NE
Ameritas Life insurance Corp
2016 - Present • 10 years
Lincoln, NE
ICS Financial, Inc
2016 - Present • 10 years
The Plains, VA
Curian Capital, LLC
2015 - 2016 • 1 year
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Series 65
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Series 65
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Series 65
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Series 65
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Tobi, Inc.
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Series 65
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CFP®, Series 66
Middleburg, VA
Phin Wealth
John Seraphin is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Phin Wealth Planning, LLC, an independent firm based in Middleburg, VA. His prior roles include positions at Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Wealth Advisors, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and several other firms. Phin Wealth Planning provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers fixed upfront and recurring fee planning engagements across Core and Advanced tiers, with discretionary portfolio management that combines passive and active strategies tailored to client objectives.
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