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Bruce Chism

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Woodhaven, MI 48183

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

18 years

About

Bruce Chism is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, along with operating a CPA tax practice. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole member of Chism Acres, LLC, a farmland leasing business. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a network of over 6,800 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services with access to third-party managers and proprietary model portfolios.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

23401 Leighwood Drive

Woodhaven, MI 48183

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Avantax Advisory services

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

1st Global Advisors, Inc.

2007 - 2019 (12 years)

1st Global Capital Corp.

2007 - 2019 (12 years)

Bruce A. Chism CPA PC

1997 - Present (29 years)

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