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Gary Francis Shondeck

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Gunnison, CO

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Gunnison, CO 81230

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

487

Across 206 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Gary Shondeck is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in selling insurance products through Shondeck Financial Services & Insurance, Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors is an enterprise-level firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a network of nearly 500 advisors. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and model- or manager-based strategies.

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

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Gunnison, CO

114 North Boulevard, Suite 102/105

Gunnison CO 81230

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Colorado

Work history

36 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Tampa, FL

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Gunnison, CO

Metlife Securities Inc.

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Gunnison, CO

New England Securities

1999 - 2015 • 16 years

CO

Disclosures

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Series 65

Gunnison, CO

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Series 63, Series 66

Gunnison, CO

Edward Jones

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Series 66

Gunnison, CO

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Norman S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Gunnison, CO

Wells Fargo Advisors

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