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Brad Woods

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Niles, MI

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

18 years

About

Brad Woods is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, United Federal Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Woods is president of Woods Financial Services LLC, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and third-party strategists.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Niles, MI

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2017 - Present (9 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2017 - Present (9 years)

CUNA Mutual Group

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

United Federal Credit Union

2012 - 2017 (5 years)

CUSO Financial Services, LLC

2009 - 2017 (8 years)

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