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Daniel Scott Kates

Advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors — Holyoke, MA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

16 years

Location

Holyoke, MA 01040

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United Capital Financial Advisors

Multi-team

Total advisors

164

Across 73 offices

Clients per advisor

151 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$829,769 High

HNW client ratio

8% Low

About

Daniel Kates is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Holyoke, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs, Cetera Advisor Networks, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and Gaudreau Wealth New England. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm also offers sub-advisory, consulting, and technology services through its FinLife Partners platform, supporting customized investment strategies and a broad affiliate network.

Client services

Based on United Capital Financial Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Sub-adviser for other investment advisers

Expertise

Based on United Capital Financial Advisors

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on United Capital Financial Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on United Capital Financial Advisors

Values-based investing Religious/faith focused

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning fees can be negotiated as flat fees, ranging typically from $2,500 to $55,000 per year.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,000 - $2,000,000: 1.25% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.15% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 1.00% $10,000,000+: 0.85%

Commissions

Commissions received on insurance products and variable annuities sold through affiliated broker-dealer and insurance agencies; commissions vary by product and arrangement.

Project-based

Hourly fees historically ranged from $200 to $500 per hour for Financial Planning services (prior to March 31, 2020).

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning fees typically between $2,500 and $55,000 per year, paid quarterly in advance; fees negotiated and can be higher or lower; prior to March 31, 2020, some clients paid hourly fees between $200 and $500 per hour.

Location

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Holyoke, MA

330 Whitney Ave., Suite 750

Holyoke MA 01040

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

16 years of industry experience

United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC / Goldman Sachs

2019 - Present • 7 years

Irving, TX

Cetera Advisor Networks

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc.

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Wilbraham, MA

Gaudreau Wealth New England

2011 - 2019 • 8 years

Wilbraham, MA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Mike R

CFP®, RICP®

Suffield, CT

North Haven Financial LLC

Retirement Planning is all we do. We specialize in developing custom income solutions and tax strategies for your retirement. We started North Haven Financial because we see a great need to assist people in achieving financial security so they can live their best lives with peace of mind. If you are approaching retirement or have recently retired, the need for a clear financial plan has never been greater. We want to help you achieve confidence and financial security in a way that supports a fulfilling, meaningful life. We do not sell products or make commissions. We offer retirement planning, tax planning, and investment management, focusing on retirement income. - Tax Planning - Health Insurance Planning (Medicare, ACA) - Social Security Claiming Strategies - Proactive Aging & Long-Term Care Planning - Estate Planning - Withdrawal Strategies / Pension Payout Options - Guaranteed Income Strategies - Charitable Giving Check out our services page for more details on how we can help you achieve your retirement aspirations.

Income planning General retirement planning General tax planning Roth conversion strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Approaching retirement Retired Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Sandwich Generation
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David M

CFP®

Hadley, MA

Fee-Only Financial Planning

David Martula is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Fee-Only Financial Planning since 1991. Fee-Only Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, by providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes a low-cost, buy-and-hold investment approach using no-load mutual funds, tailoring recommendations to clients’ goals and life stages.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Approaching retirement Young Families
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Edward W

Series 66

South Hadley, MA

Pioneer Financial, Inc.

Edward Wall is the owner and sole advisor at Pioneer Financial, Inc. in South Hadley, MA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Pioneer Financial since 2004. In addition to investment advisory services, he provides tax preparation and accounting through his firm. Pioneer Financial, Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors and non-profit organizations, combining investment advisory services with tax preparation and insurance activities. The firm employs a goal-oriented approach using fundamental analysis, ongoing monitoring, and monthly account reviews.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Sean C

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, MA

USA 401k

Sean Curran is a financial advisor at USA 401k with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, municipal positions in Springfield and Washington, and service at the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. Outside of advising, he serves as a Springfield City Councilor and works as an attorney handling real estate closings and misdemeanor motor vehicle cases, as well as a licensed real estate agent representing buyers and sellers of residential properties. USA 401k provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and corporations, along with pension consulting for retirement plans including 401(k)s. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term trading approach, focusing on equities with fixed income and index funds for diversification.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Thomas H

Series 63, Series 65

Holyoke, MA

Momentum Investment Management, LLC

Thomas Homan is a financial advisor with Momentum Investment Management, LLC in Holyoke, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Homan has led Momentum Investment Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property business. Momentum Investment Management is an independent, single-advisor firm providing discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and uses derivatives and margin strategies in client accounts, with all portfolio oversight conducted by Homan.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Edward T

CFP®

Longmeadow, MA

Toole Financial

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Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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