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Kevin Lee Mckinstry

Advisor at Cetera — East Palestine, OH

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

44 years

Location

East Palestine, OH

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,190

Across 5,086 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Kevin Mckinstry is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Illinois Mutual. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and officiates volleyball and basketball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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East Palestine, OH

East Palestine OH

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

44 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

East Palestine, OH

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Insurance with Illinois Mutual

2017 - Present • 9 years

East Palestine, OH

Avantax Advisory services

2017 - 2025 • 8 years

East Palestine, OH

Avantax Insurance Services, Inc.

2010 - 2025 • 15 years

East Palestine, OH

Avantax Financial Services, Inc.

2010 - 2025 • 15 years

East Palestine, OH

CDK Apartment Building

2008 - Present • 18 years

East Palestine, OH

Kevin McKinstry

1978 - Present • 48 years

East Palestine, OH

Kevin McKinstry

1978 - Present • 48 years

E. Palestine, OH

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

Beaver, PA

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CFP®, Series 66

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CFP®, Series 66

Beaver, PA

River's Edge

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Poland, OH

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