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Ellen M Ladd

Advisor at Cetera — Fulton, NY Canalview Mall

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

21 years

Location

Fulton, NY 13069

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,176

Across 5,084 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Ellen Ladd is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and previously operated Ladd Tax & Financial Services Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of Ladd Tax & Financial Services Inc., which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

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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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%

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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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Fulton, NY Canalview Mall

25 Canalview Mall

Fulton NY 13069

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fulton, NY

Ladd Tax & Financial Services Inc

2015 - Present • 11 years

Fulton, NY

Avantax Insurance Agency LLC

2007 - 2025 • 18 years

Fulton, NY

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2007 - 2025 • 18 years

Fulton, NY

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Series 66

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Series 63

Oswego, NY

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Series 63

Fulton, NY

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