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Barry Robert Bynum Jr.

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Pelzer, SC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Pelzer, SC

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,911

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Barry Bynum Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Advantage Investment Management, as well as operating Bynum Financial Group since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he holds leadership positions with the Knights of Columbus Council 8182 and serves as Chair of the Finance Council at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of Financial Professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

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

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services, financial wellness, setup fees up to 1% of assets or $1,000, not exceeding combined 3% with advisory fees.

Percentage

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

Commissions

Commissions earned by Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives of Cambridge on securities transactions and insurance sales.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally not to exceed $500/hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: For WealthPort CAAP and UMA programs: $250 annual minimum program fee per account. Fee-only: Financial Planning Flat fees generally up to $25,000, hourly fees generally up to $500/hour, Asset Based Fee for consulting.

Location

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Pelzer, SC

Pelzer SC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IN

LPL Financial

2012 - 2017 • 5 years

Easley, SC

Advantage Investment Management, Llc

2010 - 2017 • 7 years

Cedar Rapids, IA

Professional Planners/Bynum Financial Group

1999 - Present • 27 years

Easley, SC

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Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 66

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Series 66

Simpsonville, SC

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