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Francis George Sobieski

Advisor at Cetera — South Deerfield, MA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

14 years

Location

South Deerfield, MA 01373

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,123 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Francis Sobieski is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and has also served as an elected official on the Town of Deerfield board for over a decade. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his ownership of Sobieski Financial, LLC, and serves as a co-trustee in a fiduciary capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custody arrangements.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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South Deerfield, MA

2 Park Street, 1 A

South Deerfield MA 01373

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

14 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

South Deerfield, MA

Sobieski CPA Firm, LLC

2016 - Present • 10 years

South Deerfield, MA

Sobieski Financial, LLC

2016 - Present • 10 years

South Deerfield, MA

Avantax Insurance Services, LLC

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

South Deerfield, MA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

South Deerfield, MA

Avantax Advisory Services

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

South Deerfield, MA

Town of Deerfield

2014 - Present • 12 years

South Deerfield, MA

Town of Deerfield

2014 - Present • 12 years

South Deerfield, MA

Francis G. Sobieski, CPA

2008 - Present • 18 years

S Deerfield, MA

Deerfield Farm, Inc.

2003 - Present • 23 years

S Deerfield, MA

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