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Dennis Wayne Giese

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Shorewood, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

44 years

Location

Shorewood, IL

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,908

Across 2,200 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Dennis Giese is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent insurance business specializing in various lines of insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

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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Shorewood, IL

Shorewood IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

44 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfiedl, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

SPC

2009 - 2010 • 1 year

Shorewood, IL

Woodbury Financial Services, inc.

2006 - 2008 • 2 years

IL

Disclosures

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Series 63

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Series 65

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Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

Bolingbrook, IL

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ChFC®, Series 63

Willow Springs, IL

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Annuities Life insurance needs analysis Long-term care insurance Disability insurance
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