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Dale Peterson

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Sidney, OH 45365

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

43 years

About

Dale Peterson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at H. Beck, Inc. and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Peterson is a managing partner and pilot at White Dove Aviation LLC and volunteers with Veterans Airlift Command and the American Legion Post 217, where he serves as Scholarship Committee Chair. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to multiple account platforms and third-party strategists.

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

14833 Sidney Plattsville Rd, Hangar Unit G 10

Sidney, OH 45365

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2019 - Present (7 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc

2019 - Present (7 years)

H. Beck, Inc.

2008 - 2019 (11 years)

Aig American General Life Insurance Company

2002 - 2019 (17 years)

Dale Peterson & Associates Inc

1990 - Present (36 years)

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