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Jonathan Sheard

Advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc.

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Location

Honesdale, PA 18431

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

21 years

About

Jonathan Sheard is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2004 and concurrently operates Summit Answering Service. Outside of his advisory role, Sheard serves as treasurer and Sunday school teacher at Calkins Baptist Church, is treasurer of the Boyds Mills Hunting Club, and acts as treasurer and EMT for the Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Client services

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.25% annually (maximum advisory fee) $25,000+: up to 1.50% annually for Advisory Annuity and Variable Life Management programs $25,000+: 1.35% annually for Adviser-Directed program

Commissions

Commission may be received on sales of annuities, variable life policies, and alternative investments purchased through affiliated Broker-Dealer; advisory fees waived for 12 months following purchase if commission received

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services fees are negotiable and may be charged on an hourly basis, specific rates not stated

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees, generally asset-based, ranging up to 2.25% annually for most advisory programs; financial planning fees negotiable based on services provided; TPMM advisory fees range from 1.00% to 3.00%

Location

215 8th Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

Most active in

Alabama · California · Delaware · Florida · Maryland · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Texas · Virginia

Work history

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

2004 - Present (22 years)

Summit Answering Service

2002 - Present (24 years)

Disclosures

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