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Joseph Alan Garafano

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Marlton, NJ Old Marlton Pike West

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

37 years

Location

Marlton, NJ 08053

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,908

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Joseph Garafano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2010 and operates Garafano Tax Services, LLC, where he provides income tax preparation. He also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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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Marlton, NJ Old Marlton Pike West

901 Old Marlton Pike West, Ste. A7

Marlton NJ 08053

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

37 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge investment Research, Inc.

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

Garafano Tax Services, LLC

2004 - Present • 22 years

Cherry Hill, NJ

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Marlton, NJ

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CFA®

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CFP®, CFA®

Haddonfield, NJ

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Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

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CFP®, Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

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