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Chris Michael Vanderwaal

Advisor at Kestra Advisory — Battle Creek, MI Two West Michigan Ave

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Battle Creek, MI 49017

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Kestra Advisory

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,445

Across 539 offices

Clients per advisor

80 High

Avg AUM per client

$618,892 High

HNW client ratio

23% High

About

Chris Vanderwaal is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has a longer tenure with Kestra Investment Services, LLC dating back to 2004, as well as experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998. Vanderwaal also operates under the Worgess Agency Inc., providing insurance and investment advisory services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions to support its offerings.

Client services

Based on Kestra Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Advisory

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Advisory

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.

Percentage

Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.

Subscriptions

Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

Location

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Battle Creek, MI Two West Michigan Ave

Two West Michigan Ave, Ste. 100

Battle Creek MI 49017

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Kestra Advisory

2016 - Present • 10 years

Battle Creek, MI

Kestra Investment Services, LLc

2004 - Present • 22 years

Battle Creek, MI

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CO.

1998 - Present • 28 years

Springfield, MA

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 65

Marshall, MI

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Series 63, Series 66

Marshall, MI

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Todd C

Series 65

Marshall, MI

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Series 65

Marshall, MI

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Austin R

CFP®, Series 65

Marshall, MI

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Income planning Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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