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Kent Herring

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Calera, AL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

18 years

About

Kent Herring is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and also maintains roles at Chemical Associates and Herring Brothers, Inc., where he serves as vice president. Herring is involved in community activities as the treasurer of the Gulf Breeze Optimist Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and a combination of model-based and customized investment 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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Calera, AL

Most active in

Alabama · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2015 - Present (11 years)

Chemical Associates

2001 - Present (25 years)

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