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Garrett Christopher Hynson

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Avalon, NJ

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

11 years

Location

Avalon, NJ

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,744

Across 1,218 offices

Clients per advisor

130 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Garrett Hynson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2020 and previously spent five years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Hynson is also a member and part-owner of True North Financial Planning, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Avalon, NJ

Avalon NJ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

11 years of industry experience

Commonwealth Financial Network

2020 - Present • 6 years

Waltham, MA

Axa Advisors, Llc

2015 - 2020 • 5 years

New York, NY

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