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Ian James Schaefer

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Slaton, TX

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

< 1 year

Location

Slaton, TX

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,919

Across 2,199 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Ian Schaefer is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Vista Bank for ten years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a wide network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Slaton, TX

Slaton TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas

Work history

< 1 year of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Vista Bank

2016 - 2026 • 10 years

Lubbock, TX

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 65

Lubbock, TX

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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CFP®, Series 66

Lubbock, TX

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Lubbock, TX

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General retirement planning Income planning Debt management Long-term care insurance Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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CFP®, Series 63

Lubbock, TX

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Series 63, Series 66

Lubbock, TX

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Passive / index investing
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Gregory D

CFP®, Series 66

Lubbock, TX

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Passive / index investing
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