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Dean Richard Crouthamel

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Skippack, PA

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

41 years

Location

Skippack, PA 19474

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

464

Across 295 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Dean Crouthamel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and operating his own business, DRC Financial Services Inc., since 1998. He also teaches workshops on topics such as Medicare and Social Security through the American Financial Education Alliance. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management using both firm and third-party models, combining active and passive investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

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

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Skippack, PA

4006 Skippack Pike

Skippack PA 19474

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

41 years of industry experience

Independent Financial Group, LLC

2017 - Present • 9 years

Skippack, PA

Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation

2008 - 2017 • 9 years

Skippack, PA

DRC Financial Services Inc

1998 - Present • 28 years

Skippack, PA

Dean Crouthamel (Self Employed)

1983 - Present • 43 years

Lansdale, PA

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