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Gary Shondeck

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Gunnison, CO 81230

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

35 years

About

Gary Shondeck is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in Shondeck Financial Services & Insurance, Inc., where he sells life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

114 North Boulevard, Suite 102/105

Gunnison, CO 81230

Most active in

Colorado

Work history

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2017 - Present (9 years)

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2017 - Present (9 years)

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

MetLife Securities Inc.

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

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