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Daniel J Deverna

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Beaufort, SC

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

26 years

Location

Beaufort, SC 29902

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

542

Across 269 offices

Clients per advisor

54 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Daniel Deverna is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Creative Financial Partners, and has founded multiple financial businesses. Outside of advising, Deverna is an author writing a book for union workers about retirement planning and a speaker providing training and motivational presentations. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, utilizing various program platforms and third-party technology to tailor investment solutions.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client

Location

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Beaufort, SC

2015 Boundary St Ste 336

Beaufort SC 29902

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

DeVerna & Co. Tax Service

2022 - 2024 • 2 years

Perrysburg, OH

DeVerna & Co. Financial LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Perrysburg, OH

DeVerna & Co. Financial Corp

2021 - Present • 5 years

Perrysburg, OH

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Life insurance Corp

2015 - Present • 11 years

Lincoln, NE

Deverna Wealth Management

2012 - 2024 • 12 years

Perrysburg, OH

Karma Joint Ventures

2012 - 2019 • 7 years

Perrysburg, OH

Ameritas Investment Corp

2005 - Present • 21 years

Lincoln, NE

Creative Financial Partners

2005 - 2021 • 16 years

Perrysburg, OH

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63

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ChFC®, Series 63

Beaufort, SC

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Series 63

Beaufort, SC

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CFP®

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CFP®

Okatie, SC

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CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Bluffton, SC

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