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Dennis Joseph Donovan

Advisor at Cetera — Warrenton, VA W Lee St

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Warrenton, VA 20186

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Dennis Donovan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a finance committee member for the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and is involved in managing multiple real estate business ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Warrenton, VA W Lee St

75 W Lee St Ste 102

Warrenton VA 20186

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

El Segundoc, VA

Walnut Street Securities, Inc.

2003 - 2013 • 10 years

VA

Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc.

2000 - 2003 • 3 years

Vienna, VA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Nokesville, VA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy
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Series 65

Marshall, VA

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Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 65

Gainesville, VA

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Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Marshall, VA

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Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Mark C

Series 66

Marshall, VA

Sound Investment Management Inc

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Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Eric T

Series 65

Gainesville, VA

Heritage Financial LLC

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Attorney Educators, Teachers, and Academics Mid-Career Professionals Values-based investing
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