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Christopher Schiefer

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Tiffin, OH 44883

Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

38 years

About

Christopher Schiefer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Nationwide Securities and Nationwide Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent operating through various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers through multiple account 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

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

732 W Market St.

Tiffin, OH 44883

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Nationwide Securities, LLC

2008 - 2018 (10 years)

Nationwide Insurance Company

1991 - 2018 (27 years)

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