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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 at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has been associated with Ameritas entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors in Virginia. Ameritas Advisory Services offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a platform approach that combines in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and integration with Ameritas affiliates.
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery
$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
Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC
Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour
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
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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Broker-dealer / trader
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Other specialized services
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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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Simplify Investments
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Series 65
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Series 65
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Tobi, Inc.
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Series 65
Gainesville, VA
Castle Hill Capital
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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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