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Christopher James Schwarzkoff

Advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC — Chesterfield, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

9 years

Location

Chesterfield, MI

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Founders Financial Securities LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

118

Across 69 offices

Clients per advisor

81 High

Avg AUM per client

$385,425 Low

HNW client ratio

15% Typical

About

Christopher Schwarzkoff is an advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Founders Financial Securities since 2021, following a prior role at GWFS Equities, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Schwarzkoff is also involved with Diversified Retirement Services, engaged in the solicitation and placement of fixed insurance products. Founders Financial Securities serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of 118 investment adviser representatives managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers diverse advisory platforms and services, allowing IARs to tailor investment strategies and provide fiduciary plan management while supporting niche offerings such as 1031 exchange consulting and co-advised private wealth portfolios.

Client services

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees possible for financial planning; also $500 annual subscription fee for TheFreedomStrategies.com

Percentage

$0 - $25,000: up to 2.50%; or $125 minimum annual fee prorated monthly, whichever is greater (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $25,000+: up to 2.50% (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $0 - $4,999: N/A (minimum not met; exceptions possible) $5,000 - $24,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($50 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $25,000 - $99,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($75 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $100,000+: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($100 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $10,000+: 1.65% annually (Managed Portfolio Program) $0+: no account minimum for FCMS Managed Accounts, fees typically up to 2.75% annually $0 - $1,000,000: up to 1.70% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $1,000,000+: up to 1.40% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $0+: up to 2.00% annually or flat fee for Freedom Independence Plan (retirement plan advisory) $0+: $500 annually (quarterly installments) for TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription

Commissions

Commissions possible if IAR is also a Registered Representative; separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour, negotiable

Subscriptions

TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription fee is $500 annually, paid quarterly in arrears

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $125 minimum annual fee for some Independence Advisory accounts opened below $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour or $30,000 per year, negotiable; flat fees or hourly rates possible

Location

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Chesterfield, MI

Chesterfield MI

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Founders Financial Securities, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Towson, MD

Diversified Retirement Services

2021 - Present • 5 years

Chesterfield, MI

Unemployed; moving across country

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Parker, CO

Gwfs Equities, Inc.

2016 - 2020 • 4 years

Greenwood Village, CO

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Clinton Twp, MI

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy
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Brandon M

Series 65

Shelby Township, MI

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Series 65, Series 66

Washington, MI

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Wealth management General estate planning guidance
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Kenneth S

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, MI

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Attorney
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Alan D

Series 65

Shelby Township, MI

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning
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