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David Webster Thompson

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Woodstock, VA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

46 years

Location

Woodstock, VA 22664

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

David Thompson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024 and previously spent seven years with Securities America Advisors. Thompson is also the owner of DW Thompson LLC and acts as an independent insurance agent for various companies through Madison Financial Strategies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and supports access to both proprietary and third-party models.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Woodstock, VA

415 S Main St

Woodstock VA 22664

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

46 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

Woodstock, VA

Securities America, inc.

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

Woodstock, VA

DW Thompson, LLC

2004 - Present • 22 years

Woodstock, VA

Disclosures

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