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Benton Ayo

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Houma, LA 70360

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

24 years

About

Benton Ayo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022 and has a longer tenure with Hancock Whitney Bank and Hancock Investment Services dating back to 2011. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions with notable retirement and institutional capabilities.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

1241 St Charles Street

Houma, LA 70360

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

Cetera

2022 - Present (4 years)

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2022 - Present (4 years)

Hancock Whitney Bank

2011 - Present (15 years)

Hancock Investment Services, Inc.

2011 - 2022 (11 years)

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