Advisor at Kestra Advisory
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Location
Springdale, AR 72762
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
Benjamin Shaddox is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. He has held roles at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has been involved with Kestra Investment Services and Arvest Asset Management since the early 2000s. Outside of his advisory duties, he is engaged in insurance sales with Lion Street. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers comprehensive plan services and fiduciary consulting, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving complex clients such as sovereign wealth funds.
Based on Kestra Advisory
Based on Kestra Advisory
Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.
Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%
Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.
Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.
Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.
Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
4100 Corporate Center Drive, Ste#200, ,
Springdale, AR 72762
Arkansas · Texas
Kestra Advisory
2016 - Present (10 years)
Kestra Investment Services, LLc
2007 - Present (19 years)
Arvest Asset Management
2003 - Present (23 years)
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
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Trust company
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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