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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
29 years
Location
Wood River, IL
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Enterprise
Brian Todd is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2022 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his mother. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management consulting, brokerage services, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.
Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Financial planning flat fees charged in advance; must be agreed upon and can exceed $10,000 with manager approval.
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% - 2.75% depending on program $250,000 - $500,000: 1.00% - 2.25% depending on program $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% - 1.75% depending on program $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.65% - 1.25% depending on program $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% - 1.25% depending on program $5,000,000+: 0.65% - 0.75% depending on program
Brokerage accounts pay commissions on transactions; also commission-based product sales outside advisory fees.
Hourly consulting rates are available, specific rates negotiated with clients (e.g., $250/hour not specifically stated but typical).
Account minimum: Varies by program and strategy, generally ranging from $5,000 to $160,000 depending on selected manager and strategy (e.g., $5,000 for some BFE-managed strategies; $25,000 - $40,000 for BFE financial advisor managed strategies; $10,000 - $100,000 for third-party managers). No single flat amount clearly stated. Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $125 applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning flat fees, investment and retirement plan consulting fees negotiated; typically flat fees or asset-based fees based on services.
Wood River, IL
Wood River IL
Advisors at this office
1
Illinois · Missouri
29 years of industry experience
Benjamin F. Edwards
2022 - Present • 4 years
Clayton, MO
Wells Fargo Clearing
2016 - 2022 • 6 years
Saint Louis, MO
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Series 63, Series 65
Hamel, IL
Abundance Advisors, Inc.
George Ellis is a financial advisor at Abundance Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Abundance Advisors since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Ellis owns and operates GN Ellis Agency, providing life and health insurance products and protection planning for individuals and small businesses since 1984. Abundance Advisors offers asset-allocation investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a strategic, model-based asset allocation process and provides discretionary portfolio management primarily through no-load mutual funds, variable annuities, and cash sweep vehicles.
Series 63, Series 65
Collinsville, IL
Saint Louis Investment Advisors Inc
Douglas Ramey is the sole advisor at Saint Louis Investment Advisors Inc., an independent, SEC-registered firm based in Collinsville, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 20 years of industry experience, including over two decades at his current firm. Saint Louis Investment Advisors manages approximately $61.5 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional accounts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a core-and-satellite portfolio construction with passive index funds and ETFs as the core and selective active managers as satellites, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with global diversification.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Alton, IL
Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.
Alfred Hicks is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the president of Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, Hicks is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales through a separate business. Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs targeted asset allocation, discretionary management, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios and offers educational seminars and project-based planning services.
Series 63, Series 66
Bethalto, IL
Legacy Wealth Planning
Anthony Erzen is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, TD Ameritrade, SCOTTRADE, and Illinois American Water. Legacy Wealth Planning is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and limited hourly consulting, employing Modern Portfolio Theory with a preference for passive funds while accommodating active and ESG options.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Maryville, IL
Meredith Wealth Planning
Mark Meredith is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Meredith Wealth Planning, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to founding his firm, he spent eight years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and The Bank of Edwardsville. Meredith Wealth Planning provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, families, and corporate clients. The firm primarily uses a passive investment approach, constructing diversified portfolios with index mutual funds and ETFs tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Maryville, IL
Meredith Wealth Planning
Richard Wimmer Jr. is a financial advisor at Meredith Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Silicon Hills Wealth Management, Matter Family Office, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Wells Fargo Bank. Meredith Wealth Planning provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, families, and corporate clients. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts on a continuous discretionary basis with periodic reviews.
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