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Chester Lee

Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors

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Location

Dodgeville, WI 53533

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

18 years

About

Chester Lee is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Pillar Wealth Management Co. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a self-storage business in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Client services

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees up to $100,000, prorated and payable monthly or quarterly

Percentage

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

Project-based

Hourly rates for financial planning services (specific rates not stated)

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly

Location

118 North Iowa Street

Dodgeville, WI 53533

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

Merit Financial Advisors

2025 - Present (1 year)

Pillar Wealth Management Co.

2011 - 2025 (14 years)

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