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Brian J Hamm

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Slinger, WI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

16 years

Location

Slinger, WI 53086

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

490

Across 206 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Brian Hamm is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mutual of Omaha from 2010 to 2019 before joining J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial in 2019. Hamm is also a partner in Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management, Inc., where he is involved in financial planning and insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

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Slinger, WI

331 East Washington Street

Slinger WI 53086

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

16 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, INC.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, INc.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Tampa, FL

Mutual Of Omaha

2010 - 2019 • 9 years

Milwaukee, WI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Nkozi K

Series 63, Series 66, Series 24, Series 7

Germantown, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Nkozi Knight is a financial advisor with four years of industry experience. Knight worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and U.S. Bank. Outside of financial advising, Knight owns several businesses, including GreenHomeHub, a veteran and minority-owned cleaning and sustainability company, NEST Healthworks, a healthcare consulting firm, and Bodhi Photography, a creative media business. Knight also serves on the board of the Marquette University Alumni Association and volunteers as a board member for the Greater Galilee Community Development Center.

Business ownership considerations Doctor or Medical Professional Self-Employed Educators, Teachers, and Academics Military & Veterans
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Luke L

CFA®

Mequon, WI

Founder360â° Family Office

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Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Dentist Veterinarian
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Ronald L

Series 63, Series 65

West Bend, WI

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

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General retirement planning
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Diane E

CFP®

Germantown, WI

Direction Financial Management, LLC

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Retired Sandwich Generation
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Kevin C

Series 63, Series 65

Germantown, WI

Crossover Capital Trading LLC

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Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Martin M

Mequon, WI

McDevitt & Bird Investment Management Co

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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