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Erik A Selness

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Highlands, NC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

18 years

Location

Highlands, NC

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,973 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Erik Selness is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Selness serves on the finance and investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, assisting with the management of church endowments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with institutional and municipal advisory services.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Highlands, NC

Highlands NC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

18 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC.

2015 - Present • 11 years

Atlanta, GA

Raymond James financial Services

2015 - Present • 11 years

Atlanta, GA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2010 - 2015 • 5 years

Marietta, GA

Merrill

2004 - 2004 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

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Series 65

Highlands, NC

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Wealth management
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Series 63, Series 66

Highlands, NC

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Passive / index investing General retirement planning
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Dave M

Series 63, Series 65

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Options & derivatives strategies Income planning
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David T

Series 63, Series 65

Highlands, NC

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Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management
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Thomas D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Salem, SC

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ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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