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Bruce Mclaren

Advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC

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Location

Sugar Hill, NH

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

10 years

About

Bruce Mclaren is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Chalice Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Mascoma Wealth Management from 2015 to 2018. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that customizes strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance, with ongoing oversight of third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Hourly consulting

Expertise

Based on Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC

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

Occupation focus

Based on Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees negotiated for administrative or consultation services, typically $100 to $3,000

Percentage

up to 2.5% annually (negotiable, varies by client and advisor)

Commissions

Certain financial advisors may receive commissions on sale of securities or insurance products separately from advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $300/hour for financial consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: $20 quarterly fee for accounts below $100,000 Fee-only: Flat fees typically range from $100 to $3,000 for financial consultation services; hourly rates up to $300/hour; institutional consulting fees range from $10,000 to $100,000 per project or annually

Location

Sugar Hill, NH

Most active in

New Hampshire

Work history

Chalice Wealth Advisors, LLC

2018 - Present (8 years)

Mascoma Wealth Management

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Disclosures

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