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Maria Ostergaard

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Columbus, IN

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

2 years

Location

Columbus, IN

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Maria Ostergaard is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with two years of experience, currently working at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved in personal training and spent over two decades with Allegro Response Teleservices. She is also the owner of Stay Fit Financial LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

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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Columbus, IN

Columbus IN

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Stay Fit Personal Training

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Ballston Spa, NY

Allegro Response Teleservices

2001 - 2024 • 23 years

Austin, TX

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick A

CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

WWA Planning & Investments

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General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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Jimmy K

Series 63, Series 65

Columbus, IN

McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

Jimmy Kemp is a financial advisor with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC in Columbus, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management since 2007 and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2001. Outside of advising, he is involved in local politics as a board member of the Brown County County Council and holds various roles within the Brown County Republican Party. McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes individualized financial planning and asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with portfolios that commonly include mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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John E

Series 63

Columbus, IN

Kessler Investment Group, LLC

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Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Cheryl M

Series 66

Columbus, IN

McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

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General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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Craig K

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, IN

Kessler Investment Group, LLC

Craig Kessler is a financial advisor with Kessler Investment Group, LLC in Columbus, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2020 while maintaining his role at Kessler Investment Group since 2009. Outside of advisory services, Kessler is president and sole owner of Kessler Property Group, LLC, which manages real estate holdings including the firm’s office. Kessler Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. The firm employs an Active vs. Passive approach, blending passive allocations with sector-focused active management, and serves as a sub-adviser and program participant for third-party firms.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Jalene H

CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

WWA Planning & Investments

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General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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