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Christopher Pennington

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Lakeport, MI

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

29 years

About

Christopher Pennington is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Pennington is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing both model portfolios and third-party strategists.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Lakeport, MI

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2021 - Present (5 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2021 - Present (5 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2021 (5 years)

Wells Fargo Advisors Llc

2009 - 2016 (7 years)

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