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Ellen Kolks

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Durango, CO 81301

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Ellen Kolks is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. She is the owner of Elle Resells, a business focused on selling used and vintage clothing to reduce clothing waste. Ellen also serves as a board member for the City of Durango. Cetera Investment Advisers supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored model portfolios and third-party solutions.

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) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

410 Snowshoe Ln

Durango, CO 81301

Most active in

Colorado · Texas

Work history

Elk Wealth Builders LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cetera

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Unemployed

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Elle Resells

2022 - Present (4 years)

Los Pinos Fire Protection District

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Mild to Wild Rafting

2014 - 2019 (5 years)

Disclosures

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