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Eric Wade Cantrell

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Warrior, AL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

15 years

Location

Warrior, AL

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,919

Across 2,199 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Eric Cantrell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Collateral Financial Advisors, LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved as an insurance and benefits business owner and also works as a writer and speaker. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms and includes proprietary model strategies as well as access to third-party managers.

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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Warrior, AL

Warrior AL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Work history

15 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2014 - Present • 12 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2013 - Present • 13 years

Fairfield, IA

Collateral Financial Advisors, LLC

2010 - 2013 • 3 years

Birmingham, AL

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Hayden, AL

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CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

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Series 66

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Series 66

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CFP®, Series 63

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