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John Halterman

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

31 years

About

John Halterman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes working with Franklin Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Gorilla Youth and the Clarksburg Columbian Club and is a board member of the Harrison County Student Achievement organization and the FBI Citizen's Academy Alumni Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing multiple account platforms and third-party strategists.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

607 East Pike St

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Most active in

Texas · West Virginia

Work history

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2014 - Present (12 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2014 - Present (12 years)

Franklin Life Ins Co

1992 - Present (34 years)

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