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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

3,913

Across 2,203 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® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience with Cuna Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a real estate business based in Charles City, Iowa. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with various platform options tailored to client objectives.

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

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Waverly, IA

Cuna Mutual group

2012 - Present • 14 years

Waverly, IA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Bobbi S

Series 66, Series 63

Charles City, IA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Bobbi Spainhower is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2018 and First Security Bank & Trust since 2013, where she is a dual employee. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a distinctive service and distribution model.

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® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President and Investment Officer at First Security Bank & Trust in Charles City, IA. He has worked at First Security Bank & Trust and Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2018, and previously spent 25 years at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. In his role at the community bank, he manages the wealth management office, trust, and investment departments. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with advisory and brokerage services tailored through customized engagements. The firm employs a network of investment adviser representatives who provide a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offer both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary asset management solutions.

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

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Charles City, IA

Principal Financial Services

Erich Feller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently a partner at Feller and Associates and has worked with Principal Financial Services since 2012. His professional activities include the sale of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

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.

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