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Benjamin Shaw

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Location

Presque Isle, ME 04769

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

5 years

About

Benjamin Shaw is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and is also Chief Operating Officer at Thompson Financial Group, where he assists with management and operations. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$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

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

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

Location

99 Fort Rd Ste 3

Presque Isle, ME 04769

Most active in

Maine

Work history

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

2020 - Present (6 years)

Thompson Financial Group

2020 - Present (6 years)

University of Maine at Presque Isle

2015 - 2020 (5 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Emil H

Series 65

Presque Isle, ME

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Emil Huck IV is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Moose Ridge Cabins, a rental property in Maine. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of fee-based asset management and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Presque Isle, ME

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Michael Marquis is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2023 and has prior experience with Thompson Financial Group, Ameritas Investment Company, and Ameritas Life Insurance. Outside of finance, Michael owns small businesses providing dog sitting and landscaping services and co-hosts a Maine-based travel TV show called MaineLife. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and customized strategies.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Tanya L

Series 63, Series 66

Presque Isle, ME

key Investment Services LLC

Tanya Lapointe is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 1985. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs supported by third-party managers and maintains committees to oversee product due diligence and program suitability.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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Madison S

Series 65

Presque Isle, ME

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Madison Staples is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameritas, Madison worked at Thompson Financial Group and has had roles in various service and retail businesses. Outside of advising, Madison is involved with Thompson Financial Group, providing insurance services and client servicing. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a particular focus on plan sponsors and participants.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kyle G

Series 66

Presque Isle, ME

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Kyle Goupille is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameritas, he worked at Thompson Financial Group and Tinker Federal Credit Union. Outside of advisory services, he is involved with Thompson Financial Group in the sale of various insurance products, including term, whole, and universal life insurance, as well as fixed/indexed annuities and disability income insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of fee-based asset management and retirement-plan advisory services through affiliated representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Elise B

Series 66

Easton, ME

Ameriprise

Elise Browning is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at the College of Charleston for nine years. Outside of her advisory work, Browning is an owner of a consulting business, serves on the board of the Children's Museum of Aroostook County, and teaches organization and leadership courses at the University of Maine, Presque Isle, as well as an online MBA course for The Citadel. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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