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Johnny Scott Townsley III

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Schertz, TX

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

8 years

Location

Schertz, TX

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,911

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Johnny Townsley III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Ameriprise, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers services through various platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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

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

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services, financial wellness, setup fees up to 1% of assets or $1,000, not exceeding combined 3% with advisory fees.

Percentage

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

Commissions

Commissions earned by Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives of Cambridge on securities transactions and insurance sales.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally not to exceed $500/hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: For WealthPort CAAP and UMA programs: $250 annual minimum program fee per account. Fee-only: Financial Planning Flat fees generally up to $25,000, hourly fees generally up to $500/hour, Asset Based Fee for consulting.

Location

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Schertz, TX

Schertz TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

San Antonio, TX

Ameriprise

2021 - 2021 • 1 year

Live Oak, TX

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc

2017 - 2021 • 4 years

Waverly, IA

Randolph Brooks FCU

2011 - 2021 • 10 years

Live Oak, TX

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Helen D

CFP®, Series 66, Series 7, AAMS®, CRPC®

San Antonio, TX

Stirlingshire Investments

Helen Dao is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Stirlingshire Investments and had been previously with Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she provides monthly accounting services for select clients through DAO Financial Group, LLC. Stirlingshire RIA LLC offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities across a wide range of wealth levels. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and trading approaches, providing access to diverse investment types and model strategies through the Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement income strategy Gen Z (Born 1996-2010) Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Women Professionals Women Business Owners

Justin A

Series 65

San Antonio, TX

Sagespring Wealth Partners

Justin Allen is a Financial Advisor with SageSpring Wealth Partners, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions through comprehensive planning and investment management. Justin believes financial advice should be understandable. Rather than relying on jargon or complicated strategies, he takes the time to educate clients on how their financial lives fit together—from investing and retirement planning to taxes, insurance, estate planning, and income distribution. His goal is for every client to understand not only what they're doing, but why they're doing it. As an independent, fee-based advisor, Justin works as a fiduciary, building investment portfolios and financial plans tailored to each client's unique goals. He believes that good financial planning extends well beyond investment performance. Coordinating taxes, retirement income, risk management, healthcare decisions, estate planning, and behavioral coaching are all critical pieces of helping clients achieve long-term financial success. Justin serves clients throughout Texas and across the country. He has a particular passion for helping retirees, pre-retirees, professionals, and business owners navigate life's biggest financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of the office, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, Abbie, golfing, hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Retired Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Retired

Steven H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

San Antonio, TX

Fidelity

Steven Hart is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. He has developed over 27 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on creating and maintaining comprehensive financial plans tailored to the unique needs of his clients. Steven emphasizes the importance of communication and personal relationships in effectively assisting clients with their financial goals. His career at Fidelity Investments includes roles such as Senior Relationship Officer, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Brokerage Trading Representative. This extensive experience has contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and client relationship management. Steven holds an insurance license in Texas and Arkansas. Outside of his professional work, Steven enjoys activities such as biking, cooking, photography, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General tax planning General estate planning guidance
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Michael R

Series 66

New Braunfels, TX

Russell Advisory Group, Inc

Michael Russell is the principal of Russell Advisory Group, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in New Braunfels, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Russell is president of Dynavision, Inc., a contact lens export business, and provides private music education in singing, piano, and saxophone, including teaching music courses as an adjunct faculty member at Dallas College. Russell Advisory Group, Inc. serves individuals, families, private business owners, trusts, and corporate clients by offering financial advisory and business consulting services, including discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs an investment approach centered on individual security selection supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes investment policy statements to align allocations with clients’ risk tolerances and time horizons.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner

Kevin F

CFP®

New Braunfels, TX

Force Acres, LLC

I have a passion and talent for translating concepts of personal finance and investing into everyday common English that even my children understand. I have been fortunate to live out that passion for the last 12 years, but now I'm looking to combine it with a personal, concierge level of service. I just began my my own practice at the beginning of 2020, By limiting the number of clients I serve, I can deliver world-class financial advice and still have time remaining to spend with my wife, three children, mother, and three pets. I hold both the CFP® and AIF® designations along with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations Military & Veterans Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

David H

CFP®, CFA®

San Antonio, TX

2521 Wealth Management LLC

David Hillner is the founder and owner of Kindred Peak Wealth Management. He is guided by his ideals and grounded by his pragmatism. He hopes to be as helpful as possible to the people in his life. Sometimes that is helping a person obtain financial clarity and freedom – sometimes it’s just getting tacos on a Tuesday. David obtained an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds the CFP® designation and is a CFA® charterholder. Away from the office, he enjoys playing board games and tennis, skiing, hiking, smoking briskets, and birdwatching. His greatest joy is being with his wife and their three adventurous children.

Business ownership considerations Charitable giving & philanthropy General retirement planning Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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