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Donald Riley III

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Hammond, LA 70403

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

26 years

About

Donald Riley III is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Hancock Whitney Bank since 2005 and joined Cetera in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary, and retirement plan services, supported by proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

700 Sw Railroad Avenue

Hammond, LA 70403

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

Cetera

2022 - Present (4 years)

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2022 - Present (4 years)

Hancock Whitney Bank

2005 - Present (21 years)

Hancock Investment Services, Inc.

2005 - 2022 (17 years)

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