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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
17 years
Location
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Advisory Services Network
Multi-team
Eric Garrard is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Adviser Representative at Advisory Services Network, LLC since 2011. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Valparaiso, Indiana. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.
Based on Advisory Services Network
Based on Advisory Services Network
Fixed fees for financial planning and investment consulting services range from $1,000 to $40,000 per plan or service.
$0 - $500,000: 2.25% $500,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.50% $5,000,001+: 1.25%
IARs may receive commissions from securities transactions, insurance product sales, and futures/commodities transactions in their separate capacities as broker-dealer registered representatives or insurance agents.
Financial planning and investment consulting hourly fees range from $150 to $400 per hour.
Monthly subscription fee-based advice service ranging from $35 to $250 per month.
Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Portfolio management fees charged on a tiered or floating flat schedule, negotiable; Financial planning fees charged hourly ($150 - $400/hour) or fixed fee ($1,000 - $40,000 per plan); Investment consulting fees charged hourly ($150 - $400/hour), fixed fee ($1,000 - $40,000 per service), or monthly subscription fee ($35 - $250 per month); Retirement plan consulting fees charged as fixed fee or asset-based up to 1.50% annually.
Valparaiso, IN
402 Wall Street, Suite 63
Valparaiso IN 46383
Advisors at this office
1
Indiana · Texas
17 years of industry experience
Advisory Services Network, LLC
2011 - Present • 15 years
Atlanta, GA
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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