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Clarence Gerald Mercatoris III

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Brookville, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

43 years

Location

Brookville, PA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,919

Across 2,199 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Clarence Mercatoris III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Allegheny Investments Ltd for 13 years before joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner in energy and real estate ventures, including a gas and oil company and a hunting club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple 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

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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Brookville, PA

Brookville PA

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

43 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Fairfield, IA

Allegheny Investments Ltd

2008 - 2021 • 13 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Janney Montgomery Scott

2005 - 2008 • 3 years

Dubois, PA

Parker/Hunter Incorporated

2005 - 2005 • 1 year

Dubois, PA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

New Bethlehem, PA

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Business sale tax planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Logan R

CFP®, Series 65

Brookville, PA

McKinley Financial

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Wealth management
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Series 65

Brookville, PA

McKinley Financial

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Wealth management
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Mark M

Series 66

Brookville, PA

McKinley Financial

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Wealth management
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Samuel M

Series 63

Brookville, PA

McKinley Financial

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Wealth management
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Charles J

Series 63, Series 65

New Bethlehem, PA

Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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