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Brian N. Hamel

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Bangor, ME

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

20 years

Location

Bangor, ME 04401

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

549

Across 275 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Low

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Brian Hamel is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles including Chief Operating Officer at Thompson Financial Group and Thompson-Hamel LLC, where he is involved in fixed insurance sales and payroll processing services. Hamel also holds independent insurance agent licenses to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, utilizing a platform that includes both in-house and third-party investment solutions.

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

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Bangor, ME

187 Exachange St

Bangor ME 04401

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Maine · Texas

Work history

20 years of industry experience

StewardWell LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Bangor, ME

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Thompson Financial Group

2020 - Present • 6 years

Bangor, ME

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Investment Company, LLc

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Thompson-Hamel LLC

2005 - Present • 21 years

Presque Isle, ME

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Alexander B

CFP®, Series 66

Bangor, ME

Oldfield Wealth Partners

In his role at Oldfield Wealth Partners, Alex works with clients to support the financial planning process and help them make thoughtful decisions about their financial future. He is passionate about helping individuals and families gain clarity and confidence in their financial lives. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning from Liberty University in 2023. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and also holds the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation. He joined Oldfield Wealth Partners in 2026. Alex lives in Levant with his wife, Kara, and their dog, Oakley. In his free time he enjoys fishing, playing hockey, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife are proud members of the Rock Church.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy General tax planning Active portfolio management Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Christian Faith Based Values-based investing Religious/faith focused
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Chase G

Series 65

Bangor, ME

Oldfield Wealth Partners

Chase Guerrette is a financial advisor at Oldfield Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Thompson Financial Group, and Bangor Savings Bank. Oldfield Wealth Partners is an independent wealth management firm based in Bangor, Maine, serving business owners and high-net-worth families across the state. The firm provides financial planning and investment management tailored to clients’ individual circumstances, including business succession and coordination of personal and business financial goals.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Active portfolio management Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired

Kyle G

CFP®, Series 66

Bangor, ME

Oldfield Wealth Partners

As a Wealth Planning Advisor at Oldfield Wealth Partners, Kyle works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make thoughtful financial decisions with clarity and confidence. He believes sound planning starts with understanding what matters most to each client, and that the work is a long-term partnership rooted in trust and a real commitment to helping clients steward what they have built. Kyle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and brings a distinctive background to his role. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education and performance, his years as a musician shaped a disciplined, patient approach and a habit of working carefully through complex problems. He enjoys helping clients understand where they stand today and make decisions that fit their goals and values. Kyle lives in Hampden with his wife, Laurin, their son, Nolan, and their dog, Luna. Outside the office, he enjoys time with family, playing trumpet, and serving in his church’s worship ministry.

Early retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Charitable giving tax strategies Wealth management General tax planning Approaching retirement Retired Established Professionals
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Caleb W

CFP®, Series 66

Bangor, ME

Warren Financial, LLC

Caleb Warren is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and the principal advisor at Warren Financial, LLC in Bangor, ME. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Raymond James. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent providing life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Warren Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and provides fiduciary and non-fiduciary services to plan sponsors, including ERISA-related consulting.

Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Lynn T

Series 63, Series 65

Bangor, ME

Thibeau Financial Consulting, LLC

Lynn Thibeau is the sole advisor at Thibeau Financial Consulting, LLC in Bangor, ME, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been self-employed since 2012. Outside of financial advising, she provides private piano instruction and serves on the board of her condominium association. Thibeau Financial Consulting offers personal financial consulting focused on household finances, including budgeting, savings, debt reduction, and financial organization through education and counseling. The firm emphasizes hands-on education to help clients independently manage daily finances, with investment guidance limited to educational recommendations and referrals for comprehensive management.

Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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David R

Series 63, Series 65

Bangor, ME

Eagle Financial Strategies

David Robbins is a financial advisor at Eagle Financial Strategies with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and American Independent Securities Group, LLC. Robbins is also an independent insurance agent. Eagle Financial Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages accounts on a discretionary basis, offering model portfolios and fund-based solutions for smaller accounts.

General retirement planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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