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Claire Ann Walmer

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Sauk City, WI

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Sauk City, WI 53583

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

486

Across 206 offices

Clients per advisor

64 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Claire Walmer is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bankers' Bank, and OLD NATIONAL BANK. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Sun Step Financial and provides financial planning services under contract with State Bank of Chilton. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with fundamental, technical, and algorithmic investment strategies.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

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Sauk City, WI

603 Water Street, #5

Sauk City WI 53583

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

23 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Tampa, FL

Sun Step Financial, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Sauk City, WI

Bankers' Bank

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Madison, WI

LPL Financial

2014 - 2025 • 11 years

Sauk City, WI

OLD NATIONAL BANK (Formerly: ANCHOR BANK)

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Madison, WI

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

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Series 65, Series 63

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Middleton, WI

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning
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