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Edward Bernard Seay

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Buford, GA Commerce Drive

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Buford, GA 30518

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,202 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Edward Seay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at multiple firms, including Ameritas Investment Corp. and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and the owner of Federal Pension and Retirement Advisors, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm offers customizable investment strategies with multiple platform options and maintains proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

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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Buford, GA Commerce Drive

4482 Commerce Drive, Ste. 107

Buford GA 30518

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2017 - Present • 9 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Fairfield, IA

Ameritas Investment Corp.

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Lincoln, NE

Capital Choice Financial Services

2009 - Present • 17 years

Greensboro, GA

CCF Investments, Inc.

2009 - 2017 • 8 years

Greensboro, GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stirlingshire since 2023. Greene also owns Greene Financial Services LLC, where he is involved in the sales of life insurance and fixed annuities. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering access to a diverse range of investment types and model strategies through the Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Srinivasa Rao K

Series 65

Cumming, GA

VIVCAP LLC

Srinivasa Rao Katragadda is a financial advisor at VIVCAP LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) for three years. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Softoholic Systems, LLC, a software design and development firm he has led since 2003. VIVCAP LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, managing approximately $24.8 million across about 50 accounts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to focus on long-term growth opportunities and offers educational seminars to the public at no charge.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Lisa S

Series 63, Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Nine30 Advisors LLC

Lisa Smith is a financial advisor with Nine30 Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms including Revolut Wealth Inc., Kalos Management, and Weild & Co. Outside of advising, she teaches blockchain technology and other subjects as an adjunct professor at several universities and is involved in film production as an executive producer. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Jack and Jill of America. Nine30 Advisors LLC provides web-based, discretionary investment management to retail and certain institutional clients through mobile and web platforms. The firm uses an algorithm-driven process to generate portfolio recommendations and offers both diversified and concentrated equity momentum strategies, focusing on public U.S. securities and ETFs.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Sarath N

Series 65

Johns Creek, GA

Streetwise Capital

Sarath Nallamudi is a Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Streetwise Capital. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at General Motors for five years and is also the director and principal consultant of SRS Systems, an IT consulting business. Streetwise Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset and portfolio management as well as fee-based financial planning to institutional and private clients, including trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Active portfolio management
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