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Brigand Wade Kline

Advisor at Newedge Advisors — Bigfork, MT

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

21 years

Location

Bigfork, MT

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Newedge Advisors

Enterprise

Total advisors

604

Across 249 offices

Clients per advisor

81 High

Avg AUM per client

$813,531 High

HNW client ratio

27% High

About

Brigand Kline is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at NewEdge Advisors since 2025. Prior to joining NewEdge, he spent ten years with Southern Style Financial, Inc. dba Mission Trails Financial. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support diverse client needs.

Client services

Based on Newedge Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Newedge Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Newedge Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning up to $200,000; business consulting fees negotiable

Percentage

$25,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.75% of assets (Equity and Balanced Accounts - Advisors Choice) $25,000 - $500,000: 2.25% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Fixed Accounts - Advisors Choice) $0 - $50,000: 2.50% of assets (Financial Product Management - first $50,000) Next $200,000 - $250,000: 2.25% of assets (Financial Product Management) Next $250,000 - $500,000: 2.00% of assets (Financial Product Management) Next $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Financial Product Management) Over $1,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Financial Product Management) $10,000 - $999,999: 1.75% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.50% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $2,000,000 and over+: 1.25% of assets (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.75% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.50% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) Over $2,000,000+: 2.25% of assets (Manager of Managers Equity and Balanced Accounts) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% of assets (Manager of Managers Fixed Income Accounts) $10,000+: $25,000 minimum for MMP program

Commissions

Commissionable securities sales by representatives registered with broker-dealer affiliates

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees from $0 to $500

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for ongoing financial planning services; payment arrangements established via third-party vendor AdvicePay

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: A flat $20 fee per account per calendar quarter (maximum $480 per household per year) Fee-only: Flat fees up to $200,000 for financial planning; ongoing subscription fees available; hourly rates from $0 to $500

Location

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Bigfork, MT

Bigfork MT

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

California · Louisiana · Montana · Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

NewEdge Advisors, LLC.

2025 - Present • 1 year

New Orleans, LA

SOUTHERN STYLE FINANCIAL, INC. dba MISSION TRAILS FINANCIAL

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

San Diego, CA

Nautilus Advisors LLC

2010 - 2016 • 6 years

San Diego, CA

New England Securities

2005 - 2010 • 5 years

San Diego, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Kalispell, MT

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Retirement income strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Life insurance needs analysis Multi-generational wealth transfer Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Kenneth R

Series 66

Rollins, MT

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Passive / index investing
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David W

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Kalispell, MT

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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John K

CFP®, Series 66

Kalispell, MT

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Divorce financial planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement withdrawal strategies Options & derivatives strategies
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Parker L

Series 65

Kalispell, MT

Pinecrest Advisors

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization Medicare planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Matthew P

Series 63, Series 65

Bigfork, MT

Platler Capital Management LLC

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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