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Brian Wallace Schilling

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Charles City, IA

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Charles City, IA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Brian Schilling is a CFP® and ChFC® financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with firms including CUNA Brokerage Services, BFC Planning, Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Global Portfolio Strategies, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies across multiple platform arrangements and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Charles City, IA

Charles City IA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cuna Mutual group

2012 - Present • 14 years

Waverly, IA

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.

2012 - 2018 • 6 years

Waverly, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

2011 - 2012 • 1 year

Cedar Rapids, IA

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2008 - 2011 • 3 years

Global Portfolio Strategies, Inc.

2006 - 2007 • 1 year

Edward Jones

2004 - 2005 • 1 year

Centerville, IA

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.

2001 - 2004 • 3 years

Waverly, IA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Bobbi S

Series 63, Series 66

Charles City, IA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Bobbi Spainhower is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Spainhower concurrently works at First Security Bank & Trust, where she is a dual employee. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm combines a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure with a model that delegates investment management to its representatives while providing firm supervision, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric M

Series 66

Charles City, IA

Principal Financial Services

Eric Miller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Feller and Associates, Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and First Security Bank & Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and treasurer of Mellex Partners, Inc., an S-corp used for tax filing purposes. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charles City, IA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

David Jarvill is a CFP® certificant with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC Institutions, INC. He has held roles at First Security Bank & Trust and Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. from 1993 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, Jarvill is a Vice President and Investment Officer at First Security Bank & Trust, where he manages the bank’s wealth management office and oversees the trust and investment department. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer capabilities, offering customized services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Erich F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charles City, IA

Principal Financial Services

Erich Feller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Feller and Associates since 2015 and has worked with Principal-affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the ownership and management of his firm, Feller & Associates, operating as a legal entity for business and tax purposes. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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William F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charles City, IA

Principal Financial Services

William Feller is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Principal Financial Services and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Feller also has experience running Feller & Associates and has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2005. He serves on the board of Divine Grace Radio, the North Iowa Area Community College Foundation, and the Charles City Rotary Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jolene H

Series 63, Series 66

Nashua, IA

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Jolene Henn is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Cuna Brokerage Services Inc and Cuna Mutual Group for 26 years. In addition to her advisory role, she may perform home office functions for other business units within Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms, employing model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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