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Leo Goodin

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Leo Goodin is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Taxes Plus Wealth Management Inc., a tax preparation and planning firm for individuals and small businesses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

6 A Ledge Brook Drive

Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2024 - Present (2 years)

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2024 - Present (2 years)

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2012 - 2024 (12 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2012 - 2024 (12 years)

Taxes Plus

2005 - Present (21 years)

Disclosures

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