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Gary Sanford Zink

Advisor at OSAIC — Shrub Oak, NY

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

42 years

Location

Shrub Oak, NY

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,832

Across 3,562 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Gary Zink is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with OSAIC and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2004 and American Pension Advisors Inc. since 1989, where he currently serves as president. Outside his advisory roles, he operates a sole proprietorship as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to various investment platforms and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000.

Commissions

Advisory Representatives also receive commissions for brokerage and insurance products sold through Osaic Wealth as a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting, and $50 - $750 per hour for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning or consulting services generally range from $0 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 total fees. Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting generally range up to $25,000, and fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000, hourly fees $50 - $750 per hour.

Location

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Shrub Oak, NY

Shrub Oak NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut · Florida · New Jersey · New York

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Royal Alliance Associates, INC.

2004 - Present • 22 years

New York, NY

American Pension Advisors Inc

1989 - Present • 37 years

Shrub Oak, NY

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