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David Barol

Advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC — Elkins Park, PA

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Elkins Park, PA

CreativeOne Securities, LLC logo

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

128

Across 67 offices

Clients per advisor

97 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$183,544 Very Low

HNW client ratio

3% Very Low

About

David Barol is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Questar Asset Management, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts the podcast "Bridge to Knowledge by David Barol" and is involved in book publishing through Bala House Publishing. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management and offers a variety of financial services including fiduciary retirement-plan support and access to third-party manager programs.

Client services

Based on CreativeOne Securities, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on CreativeOne Securities, LLC

Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on CreativeOne Securities, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Consulting and Financial Planning fixed fees from $300 to $10,000 depending on complexity and scope.

Percentage

$0 - $19,999: $25,000 - $149,999: varies by program and negotiation $150,000+: for CreativeOne Wealth, LLC Alpha UMA minimum $0+: Retirement Plan Services: 1.8% to 2.0% for Section 3(21) services; 1.5% to 3% for Section 3(38) services; fees negotiable $0+: CreativeOne Wealth, LLC Platform Fees: 0.55% to 2.5% annually; negotiated $0+: Client Choice Investment Management fees: up to 2.0% annually, negotiable

Commissions

C1S and its Representatives are also licensed as brokers and insurance agents and receive commissions for sale of securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and Financial Planning hourly rates from $100 to $250 per hour, negotiable.

Subscriptions

Consulting Services ongoing monthly retainer fees from $50 to $100 per month.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 for all management programs except $150,000 for CreativeOne Wealth, LLC Alpha UMA Minimum fee: $300 minimum fee for Consulting and Financial Planning services Fee-only: Consulting and Financial Planning services charged on fixed-fee, hourly rate ($100-$250/hour), or monthly retainer ($50-$100 per month). Fees negotiable.

Location

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Elkins Park, PA

Elkins Park PA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

32 years of industry experience

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Overland Park, KS

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Dingmans Ferry, PA

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Dingmans Ferry, PA

Questar Asset Managment

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Minneapolis, MN

Questar Capital Corporation

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Minneapolis, MN

Lincoln Financial Advisors

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Berwyn, PA

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - 2016 • 3 years

Woodbury Financial Services, inc.

2010 - 2013 • 3 years

LPL Financial

2008 - 2010 • 2 years

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

2004 - 2008 • 4 years

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Stephen D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Marlton, NJ

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General retirement planning Income planning

James L

CFP®, CFA®

Wilmington, DE

StratFI

I’m Delaware’s only professional futurist and the founder of StratFI, a boutique investment advisory firm built around a simple question: “What happens next?” Before launching StratFI, I served as lead portfolio manager for a multi-family office working with inherited wealth families. At the start of my career, I worked as a financial planner for what is now Ameriprise. Today, StratFI provides active investment management for active people — particularly professionals and retirees focused on building, preserving, and navigating long-term wealth. I work with a limited number of clients to maintain meaningful relationships and deliver a highly personalized experience. Clients receive direct access to their portfolio manager, customized investment strategies, and thoughtful guidance. All client assets are custodied with Charles Schwab. StratFI operates as a fee-only fiduciary, meaning no commissions and no conflicts of interest. To maintain a high standard of service and customization, we typically work with clients who have $500,000 or more in investable assets.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Wealth management
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Michael C

CFA®

Philadelphia, PA

Carey Investment Solutions LLC

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Concentrated stock management
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Matthew C

Series 66

Bensalem, PA

Conroy Capital LLC

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Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Adam A

Series 66

Newtown, PA

Premier Prosperity Advisors LLC

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Andrew M

CFP®, CFA®

Haddonfield, NJ

Wrought Financial Planning

Hi, I’m Andrew! I founded Wrought Financial Planning to help entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals forge their path to financial freedom. We help our clients manage their cashflow, reduce their taxes, and grow their wealth. I’ve been interested in history, finance, and psychology since I was a kid growing up in Ocean City, New Jersey. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with honors, I began my financial services career in the alternative investment industry (private equity, hedge funds, commercial real estate and other fancy investments) first with Merrill Lynch Alternative Investments in Princeton, New York, and Boston and then with FS Investments based in Philadelphia. I grew tired of getting on airplanes for work and being away from my family so with the entrepreneurial spirit calling me I began my wealth management practice at Merrill Lynch and then I founded the independent and fee-only firm Wrought Financial Planning. I am married to my beautiful and patient wife and together we reside in Haddonfield, NJ with our two young daughters and Labrador Retriever. We enjoy traveling and sharing new experiences with my girls and being involved with their sports teams and activities. I am the Vice President and soon to be President of the Rotary Club of Haddonfield where we provide grants and scholarships to deserving organizations and underprivileged students. With whatever free time is left to me I love to read, listen to podcasts, and stay active by jogging with my dog and squeezing in a round of golf when possible.

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