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Joseph E Stephens II

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Point Pleasant, NJ

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

7 years

Location

Point Pleasant, NJ

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Joseph Stephens II is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Allstate Insurance Co and Allstate Financial Advisors, as well as involvement with E&J Gallo Winery. Stephens serves as Treasurer and a Board Member of the New Jersey chapter of NAIFA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options tailored to client objectives.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Point Pleasant, NJ

Point Pleasant NJ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

7 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Allstate Insurance Co

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Northbrook, IL

Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Lincoln, NE

Allstate Financial Services, LLC

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Lincoln, NE

Kelly Agency

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Absecon, NJ

Ic Advisory Services Inc

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Spring Lake Heights, NJ

The Investment Center Inc

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Spring Lake Heights, NJ

E&J Gallo Winery

2018 - Present • 8 years

Elizabeth, NJ

E&J Gallo Winery

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Elizabeth, NJ

Bank Of America, N.a.

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Freehold, NJ

Merrill

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Freehold, NJ

Air Wisonsin

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Appleton, WI

Air Mods

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Robbinsville, NJ

Gerards

2003 - 2017 • 14 years

Point Pleasant, NJ

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

David L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Bayville, NJ

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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Thomas M

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

Asset Management Services Group, Inc.

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Active portfolio management
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Dennis O

Series 66

Farmingdale, NJ

Coastal Financial Advisors, Inc.

Dennis O'Brien is a financial advisor at Coastal Financial Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been involved in business consulting through Coastal Business Services, LLC, where he serves as president. Coastal Financial Advisors, Inc. is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with a goal-based, individualized investment approach, and also provides fiduciary services for ERISA retirement plans and nonprofit endowments.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Kristen V

CFP®

Neptune, NJ

Pathways Financial Planning

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General retirement planning General tax planning Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Work/Life Balance
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Chaim G

Lakewood, NJ

Mynad LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Howard S

CFP®, Series 63

Wall, NJ

Integrated Asset Management, Inc.

Howard Shemitz is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Asset Management, Inc. since 1991. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and standalone financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. Integrated Asset Management employs a range of strategies including long-term, short-term, and trading approaches, and offers pension consulting and participant education as part of its services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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