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Gerald Milan Kouzmanoff

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

56 years

Location

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

544

Across 270 offices

Clients per advisor

54 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Gerald Kouzmanoff is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 56 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameritas since 2006 and operating his own firm, Kouzmanoff Financial & Insurance Services Inc., since 1979. He is also involved in disability insurance sales and management through Disability Insurance Partners LLC and serves on the board of The Plus Group, Inc., a disability insurance promotion organization. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and program platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities to meet client-specific needs.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client

Location

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Palos Verdes Estates CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

56 years of industry experience

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Disability Insurance Partners LLC

2009 - Present • 17 years

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Investment Corp.

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Kouzmanoff Financial & Insurance Services Inc

1979 - Present • 47 years

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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