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Donald Ernest Bouchard

Advisor at Cetera — Batavia, NY

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

42 years

Location

Batavia, NY

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Donald Bouchard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms, notably Avantax Advisory Services for 16 years and has operated his own business, Bouchard Financial Services, LLC, since 2009. Outside of advising, he is also a musician who performs solo and occasionally teaches music lessons. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

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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Batavia, NY

Batavia NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Batavia, NY

Avantax Advisory services

2009 - 2025 • 16 years

Batavia, NY

Avantax Insurance Agency, Llc

2009 - 2025 • 16 years

Batavia, NY

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services.

2009 - 2025 • 16 years

Batavia, NY

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2009 - 2025 • 16 years

Batavia, NY

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services.

2009 - 2025 • 16 years

Batavia, NY

Bouchard Financial Services, LLC

2009 - Present • 17 years

Batavia, NY

Donald E. Bouchard

1995 - Present • 31 years

Batavia, NY

Donald Bouchard (Self Employed)

1994 - Present • 32 years

Batavia, NY

Donald Bouchard (Self Employed)

1991 - Present • 35 years

Batavia, NY

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