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Brian Patrick Cranford

Advisor at Capital Analysts — Winder, GA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

20 years

Location

Winder, GA 30680

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Capital Analysts

Multi-team

Total advisors

51

Across 250 offices

Clients per advisor

306 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$540,083 Typical

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Brian Cranford is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment teams.

Client services

Based on Capital Analysts

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Capital Analysts

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

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Fee options

Fixed

Wrap Fee Programs charge a bundled flat fee covering advisory, transaction, and clearing costs (exact fees detailed in Wrap Fee Program Brochure). Certain flat fees paid to Lincoln Investment for training and support also exist but are not client fees.

Percentage

$0 - $133,333: 0.15% or $200 minimum annual fee (the $200 minimum results in a higher effective percentage fee for smaller accounts) $133,334 - $500,000: 0.15% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.12% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.10% $2,000,001+: 0.08%

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual administrative fee of $200 assessed monthly ($16.67/month) for Client Custom Portfolios and Advisor Managed Model Portfolios custodied at Pershing. Fee-only: Advisory fees based on assets under management, with negotiable fees up to a maximum of 1.25% annually charged by the Advisor.

Location

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Winder, GA

315 Resource Place

Winder GA 30680

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Capital Analysts

2023 - Present • 3 years

Fort Washington, PA

Lincoln Investment

2017 - Present • 9 years

Winder, GA

Legend Advisory Corporation

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Legend Equities Corporation

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Series 63, Series 65

Loganville, GA

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Family Business General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Series 63, Series 65

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Christopher H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

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