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Edward Biers

Advisor at Cetera — Blairsville, GA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Blairsville, GA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,094 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Edward Biers is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016, previously working at Summit Financial Group Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Blairsville, GA

Blairsville GA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Boca Raton, FL

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2016 - Present • 10 years

El Segundo, CA

Summit Financial Group Inc

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Boca Raton, FL

Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Boca Raton, FL

Nfsg Corporation

2012 - 2016 • 4 years

Boca Raton, FL

Summit Financial Group Inc

2009 - 2012 • 3 years

Boca Raton, FL

Ameriprise

1991 - 2009 • 18 years

FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Deana B

CFP®

Blairsville, GA

Contemporary Financial Planning

Following the establishment and successful sale of her ownership in a prominent financial advisory practice in Northeast Florida, Deana found herself presented with the opportunity to retire at the young age of 43. However, fueled by her unwavering dedication to advocate for women, she chose to channel her passion and talent by creating Contemporary Financial Planning and BagLady Divorce. Contemporary Financial Planning is a registered investment advisory firm providing financial planning and investment management. BagLady Divorce is a platform devoted to educating women about divorce and money.

Divorce financial planning Business sale tax planning Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Divorced Women Divorced Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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CFP®, Series 65

Blairsville, GA

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Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert W

Series 63, Series 66

Hiawassee, GA

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Robert Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Hiawassee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2010 and has been associated with National Life Insurance of Vermont and National Financial Services Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is a CPA who provides accounting and tax preparation services and serves on the advisory board of United Community Bank. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a personalized investment process using discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James H

Series 66

Blairsville, GA

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ESG / Sustainable investing
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Terry W

Series 65

Hiawassee, GA

Virtue Capital Management, LLC

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Victoria L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Blairsville, GA

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Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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