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Frank Anthony Gargano

Advisor at Cetera — Neptune, NJ

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

34 years

Location

Neptune, NJ

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Frank Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and he is involved in life settlements through Welcome Funds, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

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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Neptune, NJ

Neptune NJ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

34 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

El Segundo, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Joseph K

Series 66

Middletown, NJ

Joseph C. Kelly & Associates, Inc.

Joseph Kelly is the principal of Joseph C. Kelly & Associates, Inc., an independent advisory firm based in Middletown, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of experience in the financial industry. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated a certified public accounting practice, Kelly & Co., CPA, since 1989. Joseph C. Kelly & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and hourly consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios and offers standalone financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Dennis O

Series 66

Farmingdale, NJ

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

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CFP®

Neptune, NJ

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General retirement planning General tax planning Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Work/Life Balance
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Lakewood, NJ

Mynad LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Howard S

CFP®, Series 63

Wall, NJ

Integrated Asset Management, Inc.

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Wesley C

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Olson, Cross & Alamo Advisors LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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