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Christopher Warren Wessels

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Clear Lake, IA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Clear Lake, IA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,200 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Christopher Wessels is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2018 and has also worked with Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals and utilizes multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

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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Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake IA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Mason City, IA

Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Mason City, IA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Daniel G

Series 65

Clear Lake, IA

DrG Financial, LLC

Daniel Gabrielson is the managing member and sole advisor at DrG Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of experience in financial advising. He has a long-standing career as an OBGYN and owner of Gabrielson Clinic for Women since 2009. DrG Financial provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm follows a value-oriented, long-term investment approach and typically recommends third-party money managers for discretionary asset management rather than directly managing client assets.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Elijah W

Series 65

Forest City, IA

Greenstone Wealth Management

Elijah Wagner is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Greenstone Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various positions including at Olive Garden and All State AG Parts. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation, emphasizing passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds alongside technology-driven model portfolios and integrated tax services.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Julianna B

Series 65

Forest City, IA

Greenstone Wealth Management

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General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor W

CFP®, Series 66

Forest City, IA

Greenstone Wealth Management

Taylor Wilson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Greenstone Wealth Management since 2019 and previously held positions at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo. Greenstone Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, financial planning, and tax-preparation services. The firm combines low-cost, passive portfolio strategies with automated and AI-driven models, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to third-party money managers.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Levi R

Series 65

Forest City, IA

Greenstone Wealth Management

Levi Rogeness is a financial advisor at Greenstone Wealth Management in Forest City, IA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Winnebago Industries and Kingland Systems. Greenstone Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and tax-preparation services. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory–based passive allocations with AI-driven and third-party manager solutions to construct client portfolios.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory D

Series 63, Series 65

Forest City, IA

Oasis Advisors

Gregory Diamond is a financial advisor with Oasis Advisors in Forest City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Terra Wealth Management, Pfs Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. He also works as an independent insurance agent on a part-time basis. Oasis Advisors offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $278 million for nearly 5,000 clients using a discretionary approach that incorporates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a variety of investment instruments including private placements and cryptocurrency.

Private / alternative investments Annuities Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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