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Donald Whitman

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Phoenix, Az,, AZ 85085

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

25 years

About

Donald Whitman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Whitman is a member of the board of directors for the Martin Auto Museum, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, where he assists with financial oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, combining advisor-managed accounts, firm-sponsored model portfolios, and third-party managed 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) 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

2040 W. Whispering Wind Dr, Suite 149

Phoenix, Az,, AZ 85085

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Martin Auto Museum

2022 - Present (4 years)

Avantax Advisory Services

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Whitman & Jackson Cpas Pc

2009 - Present (17 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2009 - 2025 (16 years)

Avantax Insurance Services, Inc.

2009 - 2025 (16 years)

1st Global Advisors, Inc.

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

1st Global Capital Corp

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

Disclosures

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