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Edward Carfang Jr.

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

32 years

About

Edward Carfang Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Trustmark Financial Group, Inc. for 16 years before joining Cambridge in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales through Carfang Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using multiple account platforms and a variety of investment 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

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Most active in

Pennsylvania · South Carolina

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2016 - Present (10 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Trustmark Financial Group, Inc.

2000 - 2016 (16 years)

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