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Brian Allen Sokol

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Toledo, IA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

17 years

Location

Toledo, IA 52342

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,195 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Brian Sokol is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has served in various roles including management at State Bank Toledo and entrepreneurial activities such as owning a cattle and crop farm. Outside of finance, he is active in community and local government, serving as mayor of Toledo, IA, president of a childcare organization, and holding board positions in local community and economic development groups. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio strategies and platform arrangements 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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Toledo, IA

1003 S County Road

Toledo IA 52342

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Toledo, IA

State Bank Toledo

2008 - Present • 18 years

Iowa, IA

Manatts Inc

2006 - Present • 20 years

Tama, IA

S&S Carwash

2004 - Present • 22 years

Toledo, IA

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