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Brian Christopher Karl

Advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. — Branchburg, NJ

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Branchburg, NJ 08876

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OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Enterprise

Total advisors

543

Across 352 offices

Clients per advisor

29 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$308,738 Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

Brian Karl is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC Institutions, INC. since 2024. He has a long tenure with Financial Resources Federal Credit Union dating back to 2006 and was previously associated with CUSO Financial Services, Lp. Karl serves as a committee member for the 401(k) plan at Financial Resources FCU, where he reviews investment performance and discusses strategy with plan trustees and administrators. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s investment adviser representatives utilize a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and third-party due diligence, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Client services

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation services for other advisers

Expertise

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $25,000 or more for high net worth individuals.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50%, negotiable (maximum advisory fee) for customized advisory services $0+: Up to 1.25% for ERISA plan services, negotiable $10,000+: Minimum for AMP wrap fee program $5,500+: Minimum for UMA wrap fee program

Commissions

Commissions earned by IARs when selling securities or insurance products as broker-dealer representatives; may receive trail fees and other compensation.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $50 to $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; hourly fees generally range from $50 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for fixed fees or hourly charges; no commissions charged for these advisory services.

Location

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Branchburg, NJ

3040 Route 22 West Building 2

Branchburg NJ 08876

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

26 years of industry experience

OSAIC Institutions, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Meriden, CT

Financial Resources Federal Credit Union

2006 - Present • 20 years

Bridgewater, NJ

CUSO Financial Services, Lp

2006 - 2024 • 18 years

San Diego, CA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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Series 65

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