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Christopher Michael Saras

Advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) — Orange City, IA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

18 years

Location

Orange City, IA 51041

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Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,519

Across 964 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$235,446 Low

HNW client ratio

20% Typical

About

Christopher Saras is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Orange City, Iowa, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services and The Pathway Financial Group, and serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Northwest Iowa. Saras is also involved with several nonprofit boards focused on athletics and education. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Client services

Based on Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

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

Expertise

Based on Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time seminar fees generally range from $35 to $200 per attendee

Percentage

$0+: 0% to 1.25% (for Co-Advisory Program, fees to Eagle are negotiable and range from 0% to 1.25%) 0+: Up to 0.80% of plan assets or up to $100,000 flat amount (for Eagle Retirement Plan Consulting Program; fees are negotiable and may be tiered) 0+: 0.05% to 0.80% of plan assets or up to $100,000 flat amount (for ERISA Investment Manager Program; fees are negotiable and may be tiered) $0+: 0% to 1% of Accumulation Value (for New York Life Premier Advisory Variable Annuity; advisory fee payable to Eagle)

Project-based

Fee-based hourly advice ranges from $100 to $400 per hour

Subscriptions

Ongoing Subscription Agreement for financial plans with fees agreed for five years, payable annually, monthly or quarterly

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (for New York Life Premier Advisory Variable Annuity) with no minimums clearly stated for other programs; some third-party managers and co-advisers may have minimums, which can be waived or charged additional fees if below minimums Minimum fee: Financial planning fees generally range from $500 to $45,000 per plan Fee-only: Financial planning fees ranging from $500 to $45,000 and fee-based hourly advice generally $100 to $400 per hour

Location

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Orange City, IA

108 First Street SW

Orange City IA 51041

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Work history

18 years of industry experience

Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Orange City, IA

The Pathway Financial Group

2019 - Present • 7 years

Orange City, IA

OC Fit- CrossFit Sterk

2018 - 2023 • 5 years

Orange City, IA

Fuss Fitness

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Orange City, IA

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

2014 - Present • 12 years

Orange City, IA

NYLIFE Securities, LLC

2007 - Present • 19 years

New York, NY

New York Life Insurance Company

2007 - Present • 19 years

Irvine, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Randy I

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Orange City, IA

Compass Lighthouse Capital, LLC

Randy Immeker is a financial advisor with Compass Lighthouse Capital, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwest Wealth Management, Money Concepts Capital Corp, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is also licensed as a health insurance agent. Compass Lighthouse Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios managed by third-party sub-advisers. The firm uses a quantitative and qualitative investment process and is wholly owned by a bank holding company, an uncommon structure among supported firms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Ben G

CFP®, Series 65

Sioux Center, IA

Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.

Ben Gesink is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he was employed at Edelman Financial Engines LLC and Iowa State Bank, and spent time at Dordt University and Western Christian High School. Water Valley Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management and fiduciary services. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term trading, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Kevin G

CFA®

Sioux Center, IA

Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.

Kevin Gesink is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. in Sioux Center, IA, where he has worked since 2000. Water Valley Investment Advisors provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term trading, with a structured process that includes quarterly account reviews and customized Investment Policy Statements.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Christopher I

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Orange City, IA

Compass Lighthouse Capital, LLC

Christopher Immeker is a financial advisor with Compass Lighthouse Capital, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Cetera-affiliated firms and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Orange City Area Health System. Compass Lighthouse Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management through third-party sub-advisers. The firm uses a structured selection and monitoring process for these sub-advisers and operates under a unique ownership model as a wholly owned subsidiary of a bank holding company.

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

Eric R

Series 63, Series 66

Sioux Center, IA

Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC

Eric Rankin is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2003 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Rankin serves as a high school swim referee for the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor, SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party strategies and access to alternative investments.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Young Families

Jesse V

CFP®, Series 66

Souix Center, IA

Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC

Jesse Veenstra is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingsview, he worked at Edward Jones for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant professor of finance at Dordt University and provides endurance coaching as an independent contractor with Peak Athletic Collective. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and municipal clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, utilizing a blend of in-house strategies, third-party managers, and access to alternative investments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Family Business Business ownership considerations Inheritance planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Values-based investing Religious/faith focused
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