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Gordon Chow

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Walnut, CA

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Gordon Chow is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior experience includes over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities, alongside operating his own CPA practice since 1986. Outside of advising, he is involved in church leadership as a treasurer and comptroller. Cetera Investment Advisers supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored model portfolios and third-party solutions.

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

Walnut, CA

Most active in

California

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Gordon Chow, Co Trustee Of The Gilbert Younger Trust

2014 - Present (12 years)

Avantax Advisory Services

1999 - 2025 (26 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

1999 - 2025 (26 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1998 - 2025 (27 years)

Gordon Chow Cpa

1986 - Present (40 years)

Disclosures

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