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Charles Dobben

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Jackson, MI 49203

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

2 years

About

Charles Dobben is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Dawn Foods, among other employers. Outside of finance, he coaches tennis and pickleball lessons and serves as an assistant pickleball coach at Spring Arbor University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent financial professionals.

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

2019 4th St.

Jackson, MI 49203

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2023 - Present (3 years)

Dawn Foods

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

American 1 Credit Union

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

Barton Hills Country Club

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

Jackson Country Club

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Spring Arbor University

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Western High School

2015 - 2019 (4 years)

Disclosures

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