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Christi Sue Cristians

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Erie, PA Main St.

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Erie, PA 16511

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,200 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Christi Cristians is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Cambridge since 2022, following nearly two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, Cristians is involved in nonprofit organizations, serving as president and treasurer of GOD'S HANDS AND FEET INC. and as treasurer for the Eric Danowski Transplant Hope Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of investment strategies and custody arrangements tailored to client objectives.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Erie, PA Main St.

3525 Main St.

Erie PA 16511

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2022 - Present • 4 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2022 - Present • 4 years

Fairfield, IA

Avantax Advisory Services

2003 - 2022 • 19 years

Fairview, PA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1999 - 2022 • 23 years

Fairview, PA

Luden's Financial Services

1987 - Present • 39 years

Erie, PA

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Christopher M

CFA®, Series 63

Erie, PA

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting
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John M

Series 63, Series 65

Erie, PA

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Passive / index investing
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Harry E

Series 63, Series 65

Erie, PA

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Wealth management
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Ryan W

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Erie, PA

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Professional Athlete Founder/Business Owner
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Russell M

Series 65

Erie, PA

Robbins Wealth Management

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Michael B

CFA®

Erie, PA

Bishop & Company Investment Management, LLC

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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