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Barbara Jean Kubesh

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Freeland, WA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Freeland, WA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,203 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Barbara Kubesh is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, Principal Securities Inc, and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisor role, she is also an independent insurance agent, an artist, and the president of a community water association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base through financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions delivered via independent Financial Professionals, with multiple custody options and strategies including proprietary and third-party models.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Freeland, WA

Freeland WA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Washington

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

The O.N. Equity Sales Company

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

Cincinnati, OH

Ohio National Financial Services

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

Cincinnati, OH

Kubesh Investment and Financial Services

2018 - Present • 8 years

Freeland, WA

Principal Securities INC

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Freeland, WA

PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO

2010 - 2017 • 7 years

Seattle, WA

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