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Darien Frederick Dacosta

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Suffern, NY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Suffern, NY

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

550

Across 274 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Darien Dacosta is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas-related entities since 2006 and operates a photography business providing event services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a variety of managed account programs and supported by an integrated network of custodial platforms and third-party tools.

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

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services negotiated or fixed; portfolio advisor program also may charge flat or asset-based fees

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.30% total Advisory Fee (including program and IAR fee depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% total Advisory Fee $500,001 - $750,000: Up to ~1.85% total Advisory Fee $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to ~1.55% total Advisory Fee $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Between 1.00% to 1.30% depending on program $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Between 0.75% to 1.00% depending on program $5,000,001+: Between negotiable and 0.75% program fee plus IAR fee

Commissions

Commission-based variable insurance products sold by IARs registered with affiliated broker dealer AIC; commissions received create conflicts of interest

Project-based

Hourly financial planning and consulting fees up to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program, see detailed tiers below Minimum fee: Various minimum fees e.g., $40 minimum annual fee in some programs, $50 minimum annual program fee billed monthly prorata, $350 minimum program fee for Ameritas Wealth Platform Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting charged as hourly (up to $500/hour) or flat fees, negotiated or fixed fee schedules; may be one-time or ongoing fees

Location

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Suffern, NY

Suffern NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Darien Dacosta

2023 - Present • 3 years

Suffern, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Ny One Properties, Llc

2012 - Present • 14 years

Suffern, NY

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

2011 - Present • 15 years

Cincinnati, OH

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

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