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David Joel Dahl

Advisor at Dahl Financial Services, Inc. — Polo, IL

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

28 years

Location

Polo, IL

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Dahl Financial Services, Inc.

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

125 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$267,200 Low

HNW client ratio

0% Low

About

David Dahl is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Dahl Financial Services, Inc., Dahl Insurance Services, Inc., and Sebrite Corporation since 1982, and has worked with American General Securities Incorporated since 1997. In addition to his financial advisory roles, he is involved with Dahl's Auto Reconstruction Co Inc, a business he has been connected to since 1973. Dahl Financial Services, Inc. provides investment supervisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors who are not high-net-worth, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment decisions, including active strategies such as options and market timing, and is noted for its vertical integration with affiliated entities offering insurance, counseling, and educational programs.

Client services

Based on Dahl Financial Services, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Dahl Financial Services, Inc.

Retirement income strategy Life insurance needs analysis Equity compensation tax strategy Business sale tax planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Dahl Financial Services, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Dahl Financial Services, Inc.

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation Women Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiated flat fees available for clients with large positions; Specific flat fees for limited services: 401(k) Reviews - $500; IRA spend-down - $250; Life Insurance Needs Analysis - $350; Net-worth Determination - $200; Retirement General Plan (Accumulation and Distribution) - $600; Retirement General Plan (Distribution only) - $300; Structured Settlement - $300; Budget Statement and Graphical Representation - $150/hour (2-5 hours); Education Plan - $100/hour (2-5 hours).

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: No more than 1% $5,000,001+: No more than 0.75%

Project-based

Account Manager $200/hour; Associate Account Manager $100/hour; Clerical and Administrative $50/hour; Non-investment supervisory services $200/hour; Employee education at Account Manager rate.

Other

Fee-only: Financial Planning services billed hourly or flat project rate; Account Manager $200/hour; Associate Account Manager $100/hour; Clerical and Administrative $50/hour; Non-investment supervisory services $200/hour; Employee education billed at Account Manager rate with minimum three hours.

Location

Polo, IL

Polo IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

28 years of industry experience

American General Securities Incorporated

1997 - Present • 29 years

Houston, TX

Dahl Insurance Services, Inc.

1982 - Present • 44 years

Highland Park, IL

Dahl Financial Services Inc

1982 - Present • 44 years

Highland Park, IL

Sebrite Corporation

1982 - Present • 44 years

Grand Rapids, MI

Dahl's Auto Reconstruction Co Inc

1973 - Present • 53 years

Highland Park, IL

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