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Kenneth William Graber

Advisor at Kestra Advisory — Smithsburg, MD

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

35 years

Location

Smithsburg, MD 21783

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Kestra Advisory

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,484

Across 548 offices

Clients per advisor

78 High

Avg AUM per client

$618,892 High

HNW client ratio

23% Typical

About

Kenneth Graber is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory. He has worked with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Graber Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a trustee for The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust, where he manages investment funds and oversees disbursements to charities. He also serves on the boards of local nonprofit organizations including Tabitha's Table Inc. and HOPE Prison Ministry. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and including large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Client services

Based on Kestra Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Advisory

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Advisory

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.

Percentage

Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.

Subscriptions

Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

Location

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Smithsburg, MD

12019 Bayer Drive

Smithsburg MD 21783

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Maryland

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Kestra Advisory

2016 - Present • 10 years

Smithsburg, MD

Kestra Investment Services, LLc

2009 - Present • 17 years

Smithsburg, MD

Graber Financial Services, Inc.

1996 - Present • 30 years

Smithsburg, MD

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 65

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Hagerstown, MD

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General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Series 63, Series 65

Sabillasville, MD

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 65

Sabillasville, MD

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Gary C

Series 63, Series 66

Hagerstown, MD

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Tax strategies for small businesses ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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