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Bradley James Close

Advisor at Cetera — Martinsburg, WV

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

7 years

Location

Martinsburg, WV 25404

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Bradley Close is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Berkeley County Development Authority, the Eastern WV Regional Airport Authority, and Hope Community Church, and is a principal and CFO at an accounting and tax preparation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Martinsburg, WV

5462 Williamsport Pike

Martinsburg WV 25404

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

West Virginia

Work history

7 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Berkeley Springs, WV

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Advisory Services

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Martinsburg, WV

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Martinsburg, WV

Gress Properties LLC

2015 - 2020 • 5 years

Berkeley Springs, WV

Close Properties LLC

2011 - Present • 15 years

Berkeley Springs, WV

Bradley, Thomas & Matthew Close CPAs PLLC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Berkeley Springs, WV

MBM Properties LLC

2008 - 2020 • 12 years

Berkeley Springs, WV

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Martinsburg, WV

Taylor Capital Management

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Thomas M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Shepherdstown, WV

Mission: Advice

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Hagerstown, MD

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General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Shepherdstown, WV

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General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel R

Series 66

Ashton, MD

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Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James S

CFP®, Series 66

Shepherdstown, WV

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General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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