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David Whitcomb Karr

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — Southampton, NY

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Southampton, NY

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,715

Across 976 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$609,299 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

David Karr is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, having worked at Equitable Advisors since 1988 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or trustee for family and trust estates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Client services

Based on Equitable Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Equitable Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

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Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000.

Percentage

$0+: 0% for financial planning fees (not AUM based) $0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually for asset management advisory services, depending on the LPL or TAMP program and asset levels as summarized in detailed tier chart $0+: 0.30% to 2.50% maximum annual advisory fees across various LPL programs and TAMPs, negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage and insurance commissions are received when clients purchase such products separately from advisory services.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on reviews range from $250 to $12,500. Hourly rates range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees $250 to $25,000, hourly fees $100 to $400 per hour.

Location

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Southampton, NY

Southampton NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York · Pennsylvania

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Equitable Advisors

1988 - Present • 38 years

New York, NY

Axa Advisors, Llc

1988 - 2020 • 32 years

New York, NY

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Series 63, Series 65

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