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Christopher E Higgins

Advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC — Collegeville, PA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Collegeville, PA 19426

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Private Advisor Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

917

Across 420 offices

Clients per advisor

152 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$303,047 Low

HNW client ratio

16% Typical

About

Christopher Higgins is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a local real estate venture focused on purchasing, renovating, and selling properties. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages more than $41 billion for over 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a variety of investment strategies and coordinating services across multiple custodians.

Client services

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation/referral

Occupation focus

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Registrant can agree to charge a flat fee for specific services or periods, negotiated with clients.

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.00% annually

Commissions

Certain IARs are registered representatives of LPL and may receive commissions on securities or insurance products sold; commissions vary.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting fees generally range from $150 to $400 per hour, negotiable.

Other

Minimum fee: Registrant generally does not require an annual minimum fee or asset level for investment advisory services but can set an annual minimum fee or lesser fee at its discretion. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees negotiable on a fixed fee basis or hourly rate basis, generally ranging from $150 to $400 per hour.

Location

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Collegeville, PA

11 Spring Mill Lane

Collegeville PA 19426

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Private Advisor Group, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

Collegeville, PA

LPL Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Collegeville, PA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

John K

Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63

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CFP®

Malvern, PA

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Intergenerational Families Parents Married/Couples/Partners
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ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

Wayne, PA

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Timothy C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Malvern, PA

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General tax planning General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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