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Barry Macklin Guess

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Arab, AL

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

42 years

Location

Arab, AL

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,776

Across 1,213 offices

Clients per advisor

128 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Barry Guess is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by its operations, technology, investment management, and compliance infrastructure.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Arab, AL

Arab AL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Alabama

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc.

1998 - Present • 28 years

Arab, AL

Disclosures

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Series 66

Guntersville, AL

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