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Donna Mcmahan Buchanan

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Baltimore, MD Corporate Dr

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Baltimore, MD 21236

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Donna Buchanan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and is also involved with Benefit Watch, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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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Baltimore, MD Corporate Dr

8010 Corporate Dr, Ste A

Baltimore MD 21236

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Connecticut · Maryland

Work history

32 years of industry experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

1999 - Present • 27 years

Baltimore, MD

Benefit Watch

1996 - Present • 30 years

Baltimore, MD

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

Baltimore, MD

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Series 63, Series 66

Towson, MD

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PFS™, Series 66

Baltimore, MD

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 66

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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