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John Holt

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Gadsden, AL 35901

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

14 years

About

John Holt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Emblem Credit Union, and Alabama Teachers Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Holt serves as Vice President and board member of the Westbrook Youth Football Association in Gadsden, Alabama. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services using multiple account platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

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

2405 Rainbow Dr.

Gadsden, AL 35901

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Emblem Credit Union

2024 - 2025 (1 year)

LPL Financial

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Alabama Teachers Credit Union

2013 - 2024 (11 years)

CUSO Financial Services, Lp

2013 - 2019 (6 years)

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