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Ellis P Baum

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Saco, ME

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

4 years

Location

Saco, ME

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,203 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Ellis Baum is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked for Residential Resources Inc for 22 years. Baum serves as a board member and volunteer in a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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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Saco, ME

Saco ME

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Maine · Texas

Work history

4 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2023 - Present • 3 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2022 - Present • 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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