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Ellis P Baum

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Saco, ME

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

4 years

Location

Saco, ME

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

461

Across 293 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Ellis Baum is an investment adviser representative at Independent Financial Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2026, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for three years and Residential Resources Inc for over two decades. He serves as a board member and volunteer in his local community and works as a consultant on coaching engagements. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers diversified financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, using both firm and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Saco, ME

Saco ME

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Maine · Texas

Work history

4 years of industry experience

Independent Financial Group, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Saco, ME

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2023 - 2026 • 3 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2022 - 2026 • 4 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Residential Resources Inc

2000 - 2022 • 22 years

Westbrook, ME

Disclosures

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