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Cheryl Mcavoy

Advisor at McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

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Location

Columbus, IN 47201-3214

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

21 years

About

Cheryl McAvoy is a financial advisor at McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, McAvoy serves as a board member for Columbus City Utilities and is the managing partner of Simon Media LLC. McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and trusts. The firm manages approximately $63.8 million for around 110 clients, offering individualized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs.

Client services

Based on McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management
Tax planning/returns, educational programs, risk management and financial coaching

Expertise

Based on McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time set-up fee not to exceed $200 per account; fixed fees possible for specific projects or limited advice

Percentage

$0 - $200,000: 1.50% $0 - $200,000: 1.40% $200,000 - $300,000: 1.20% $300,000 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% $1,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Registered representatives accept commissions for sale of securities or investment products; advisory fees are not reduced to offset commissions

Project-based

Fees may be based on hourly rates for limited or project-by-project advice

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Hourly rates, retainers up to six months in advance, or project-based fees for limited or specific advice

Location

2121 25 Th Street, Suite A

Columbus, IN 47201-3214

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

McAvoy Kemp Wealthe Management, LLC

2007 - Present (19 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2005 - Present (21 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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Columbus, IN

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