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Christopher Robert Sampers

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Buford, GA West Moreno St.

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Experience

29 years

Location

Buford, GA 30518

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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

Christopher Sampers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the CFP® designation. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Private Client Services and Kestra Advisory. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Strategis Advisory Group, which focuses on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals and provides a variety of investment implementation options across multiple custody platforms.

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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Buford, GA West Moreno St.

4860 West Moreno St.

Buford GA 30518

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Private Client Services

2017 - 2025 • 8 years

Louisville, KY

SFI Advisors, LLC

2017 - 2025 • 8 years

Montclair, NJ

Kestra Advisory

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Austin, TX

SFI Advisors, LLC

2009 - Present • 17 years

Montclair, NJ

Kestra Investment Services, LLc

2006 - 2017 • 11 years

Austin, TX

Sfi Insurance Services, Inc.

1999 - Present • 27 years

Montclair, NJ

Melinda Rest Manager Versialles Rest

1996 - 2017 • 21 years

Braselton, GA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Simon C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 7

Atlanta, GA

Merrill

Simon partners with successful individuals to deliver solutions across banking, credit, investments, and planning. Beyond just portfolios, Simon advises clients on business ownership and transitions, family governance, philanthropy, and other aspects of wealth that have often have a greater and longer-lasting impact than performance. Before joining Bank of America Private Bank, he was an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Charitable giving tax strategies Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Justin C

Series 65, Series 63

Atlanta, GA

Emergent Financial Group, LLC

Justin Campagna is a financial advisor with Emergent Financial Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Arista Consulting Group and Ashford Advisors prior to his current role. In addition to advisory services, he provides insurance and pension consulting through Emergent Financial Group, dedicating about half of his time to these activities. Emergent Financial Group serves retirement plan sponsors and institutional clients with investment advisory and pension consulting, alongside asset management and financial planning for individuals. The firm employs a combination of long-term, value-oriented investment strategies and tactical asset allocation, while also offering fiduciary consulting and discretionary management for retirement plans, and operates a licensed independent insurance agency as part of its services.

Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Life insurance needs analysis
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Elbert M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Atlanta, GA

McWilliams Financial Advisory Group LLC

Elbert Mcwilliams is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has led McWilliams Financial Advisory Group LLC since 2007. The firm serves a small client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. McWilliams Financial Advisory Group provides fee-based financial planning and consulting, referring clients to third-party money managers for investment management and offering educational seminars and workshops for the public.

General retirement planning General tax planning
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