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Lucas Frederick Salerno

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Fort Wayne, IN S. Harrison St.

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

9 years

Location

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,202 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Lucas Salerno is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Salerno is involved in community activities, serving as Vice President of the New Haven Football Boosters and holding ownership positions in several local businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies supported by proprietary models and third-party managers.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Fort Wayne, IN S. Harrison St.

927 S. Harrison St. Suite 301

Fort Wayne IN 46802

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation

2016 - 2025 • 9 years

Fort Wayne, IN

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation

2015 - 2016 • 1 year

Fort Wayne, IN

Disclosures

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Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63

Fort Wayne, IN

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CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Fort Wayne, IN

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CFP®, Series 66

Fort Wayne, IN

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Martin B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Fort Wayne, IN

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General retirement planning
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