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Christopher Ellis Schiefer

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Tiffin, OH

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

39 years

Location

Tiffin, OH 44883

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Christopher Schiefer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 27 years with Nationwide Insurance Company and 10 years with Nationwide Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he operates an independent insurance agency and has involvement in real estate management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment management through a broad network of independent advisors using various portfolio management strategies and platform options.

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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Tiffin, OH

732 W Market St.

Tiffin OH 44883

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

39 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Nationwide Securities, LLC

2008 - 2018 • 10 years

Amherst, OH

Nationwide Insurance Company

1991 - 2018 • 27 years

Columbus, OH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary G

Series 63

Tiffin, OH

Blue Horizon Equity, Inc.

Gary Gruss is a financial advisor with Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior career experience includes roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he serves as president of CF Professional, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $746 million, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, tax-qualified retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides sponsored wrap-fee Unified Managed Accounts, an Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager program, and access to third-party money manager programs.

Founder/Business Owner
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Brian G

Series 66

Tiffin, OH

Blue Horizon Equity, Inc.

Brian Gruss is a financial advisor with Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a bookkeeper at CF Professional, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business, and a partner at BEKS, LTD, an LLC that holds yearly shareholder meetings. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $746 million. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, tax-qualified retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of programs including wrap-fee Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager access.

Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin D

Series 63

Tiffin, OH

Stonex Advisors Inc.

Kevin Dick is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and previously at Wrp Investments, Inc. from 2002 to 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tractor pulling as a hobby activity. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses a variety of portfolio implementation platforms and managers, offering diverse account structures and model-based investment strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Dylan D

Series 63, Series 65

Fostoria, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Dylan De Witt is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2023 and is also associated with LPL Financial and the Financial Design Agency of Ohio. His background includes roles outside financial services, such as positions at Mohawk Golf and Country Club and Alexandria's. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed wrap programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Weston R

Series 63

Tiffin, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Weston Reinbolt is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates The Barn At Seneca Hills, an event center with a bar located in Tiffin, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes specialized services such as outsourced CIO solutions and niche planning.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Jacob C

Series 66

Fostoria, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Jacob Cordonnier is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2025, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank from 2012 to 2025. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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