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Douglas Raymond Elliott

Advisor at Ameriprise — Valparaiso, IN W Lincolnway

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Ameriprise

Institution

Total advisors

12,720

Across 4,070 offices

Clients per advisor

108 High

Avg AUM per client

$471,167 Typical

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Douglas Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2014 to 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Client services

Based on Ameriprise

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Asset allocation services

Expertise

Based on Ameriprise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies

Demographic focus

Based on Ameriprise

Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 0.15% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 0.12% $2,000,000 - $3,999,999: 0.09% $4,000,000+: 0.07%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 in net investable assets and at least $500,000 in Ameriprise Financial Managed Account assets held at Ameriprise Financial Services and included in your Retirement Portfolio.

Location

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Valparaiso, IN W Lincolnway

150 W Lincolnway Ste 102

Valparaiso IN 46383

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Illinois · Indiana

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association

2014 - 2022 • 8 years

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

2014 - 2022 • 8 years

Chicago, IL

J.P. Morgan Securities

2009 - 2012 • 3 years

Chicago, IL

UBS Financial Services

2006 - 2009 • 3 years

Chicago, IL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Michael M

Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

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Series 65

Merrillville, IN

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Wealth management
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Series 65

Valparaiso, IN

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Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy General tax planning General estate planning guidance

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CFP®, CPA, RICP®

Valparaiso, IN

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John L

Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

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Wesley K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

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