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Christopher Dime

Advisor at Mariner Advisor Network

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Location

Edmonds, WA 98020

Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Industry experience

12 years

About

Christopher Dime is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Advisor Network and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual. He also serves in the United States Army Washington National Guard. Mariner Advisor Network operates as an enterprise registered investment adviser with a decentralized network of Investment Adviser Representatives serving individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to a range of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Mariner Advisor Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Mariner Advisor Network

Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Mariner Advisor Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning typically range from $2,500 to $50,000 depending on complexity.

Percentage

0.4% to 2.75% (negotiable, depending on platform, service, and IAR discretion)

Commissions

Certain IARs are licensed insurance agents and receive commissions on sales; commissions also received from mutual funds and securities sold through LPL.

Project-based

Hourly consulting rates range from $100 to $400 per hour depending on advisor experience.

Subscriptions

Subscription (flexible payment) financial planning fees billed monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually using AdvicePay platform.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Consulting and Financial Planning Services fees are negotiable; fixed fees typically range from $2,500 to $50,000; hourly rates $100 to $400 per hour; subscription fees available.

Location

123 2nd Ave S., Suite 230

Edmonds, WA 98020

Most active in

Texas · Washington

Work history

Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC

2022 - Present (4 years)

LPL Financial

2020 - Present (6 years)

Financial Advocates Investment Management

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

United States Army Washington National Guard

2015 - Present (11 years)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Management

2014 - 2020 (6 years)

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2013 - 2020 (7 years)

Disclosures

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