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Daniel Lee Polachek

Advisor at Cetera — Northhampton, MA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

3 years

Location

Northhampton, MA 01061

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,096 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Daniel Polachek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Northampton Wrestling Inc., an organization that provides youth wrestling opportunities in his community. He also operates a CPA practice focused on accounting and tax services and is a partner in a wealth management firm, Peak Advisor Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services across multiple program structures with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and client needs.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Northhampton, MA

335 South Street

Northhampton MA 01061

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Northampton, MA

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2023 - 2025 • 2 years

Northampton, MA

Avantax Advisory Services

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

Northampton, MA

Avantax Investment Services Inc.

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

Northampton, MA

Daniel W. Polachek, P.C.

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Northampton, MA

Northampton Wrestling Inc.

2015 - Present • 11 years

Florence, MA

Daniel W Polachek pc

2007 - Present • 19 years

Northampton, MA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Amherst, MA

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