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Douglas Wilson Grover

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Holden Beach, NC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

31 years

Location

Holden Beach, NC

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,200 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Douglas Grover is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. He also holds roles as president of WD Investment Management Inc. and is active as an independent insurance agent. Grover’s career spans over two decades with Cambridge-affiliated entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

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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Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach NC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2005 - Present • 21 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INc.

2004 - Present • 22 years

Fairfield, IA

Waddell & Reed

1997 - 2004 • 7 years

Riverside, CA

Disclosures

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CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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CFP®, Series 66

Southport, NC

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Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 65

Southport, NC

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Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Series 65, Series 66, Series 63

Southport, NC

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David P

Series 65, Series 63, Series 66

Bolivia, NC

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Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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