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Kevin Mckinstry

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

East Palestine, OH

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

43 years

About

Kevin McKinstry is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Illinois Mutual. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting and officiates volleyball and basketball. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, and retirement plans, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services supported by a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

East Palestine, OH

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Insurance with Illinois Mutual

2017 - Present (9 years)

Avantax Advisory services

2017 - 2025 (8 years)

Avantax Insurance Services, Inc.

2010 - 2025 (15 years)

Avantax Financial Services, Inc.

2010 - 2025 (15 years)

CDK Apartment Building

2008 - Present (18 years)

Kevin McKinstry

1978 - Present (48 years)

Kevin McKinstry

1978 - Present (48 years)

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