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Gary Kusak

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Shiner, TX 77984

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

29 years

About

Gary Kusak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and previously spent 13 years with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of advising, Kusak manages Kusak Farms, which involves farming and livestock production, and performs as a musician at social events. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing both advisor-managed accounts and firm-sponsored model portfolios.

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) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

503 N Avenue F

Shiner, TX 77984

Most active in

Texas

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

(dba) Kusak Wealth Management

2021 - Present (5 years)

Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc

2012 - 2025 (13 years)

Kusak Farms

1987 - Present (39 years)

Disclosures

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