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Erik Damers

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — West Fulton, NY

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

20 years

Location

West Fulton, NY

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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

Erik Damers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including ten years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to joining Cambridge in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent for various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and platform options tailored to client objectives.

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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West Fulton, NY

West Fulton NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation

2014 - 2024 • 10 years

West Fulton, NY

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Series 63

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Series 63, Series 65

Gilboa, NY

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