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John Medaris

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Benton Harbor, MI

Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Industry experience

36 years

About

John Medaris is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also president of Medaris Financial Management, Inc., an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing both model-based and individualized 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

Benton Harbor, MI

Most active in

Indiana · Michigan

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Signator Investors, inc.

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

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