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Chad Colbert

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Potsdam, NY 13676

Credentials

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Industry experience

22 years

About

Chad Colbert is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at IBN Financial Services Inc and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a lecturer at SUNY Canton and coaches the college investment club there. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services using various account platforms and third-party strategists.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

78 Market St., #2

Potsdam, NY 13676

Most active in

New York

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present (1 year)

IBN Financial Services Inc

2017 - 2025 (8 years)

Cetera Advisors Llc

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

Disclosures

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