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Craig Couch

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Ridgeville, OH

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

17 years

About

Craig Couch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience and previously worked at Citizens Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and FirstMerit Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a play-by-play announcer for Elyria Lorain Broadcasting Co. and owns Couch Investment Management, LLC as well as The CLE 401K Guys. 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 retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent financial professionals.

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

Ridgeville, OH

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2020 - Present (6 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2020 - Present (6 years)

Citizens Securities, INC.

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

The Huntington Investment COmpany

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

LPL Financial

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

Firstmerit Bank, N.A.

2010 - 2017 (7 years)

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