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John Paul Bernier

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Woodstock, CT

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

43 years

Location

Woodstock, CT 06281-2714

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,203 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

John Bernier is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and concurrently affiliated with Ing Financial Partners, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. 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 provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering customizable portfolio solutions and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

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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Woodstock, CT

14 Perrin Road

Woodstock CT 06281-2714

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

43 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

Ing Financial Partners, Inc.

2004 - Present • 22 years

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge investment Research, Inc

2004 - Present • 22 years

Fairfield, IA

Disclosures

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CFA®

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Series 65

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Series 66

Pomfret Center, CT

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Series 66

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