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Mark Douglas Brost

Advisor at Cetera — Ladysmith, WI

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Ladysmith, WI 54848

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,220

Across 5,132 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Mark Brost is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has been affiliated with Avantax entities for over two decades and has served on the Rusk County Hospital Board. Brost has also taught continuing education and vocational courses in the past. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and access to third-party managers.

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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Ladysmith, WI

818 Roesler Avenue W

Ladysmith WI 54848

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas · Wisconsin

Work history

33 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Ladysmith, WI

Rusk County Hospital Board

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Ladysmith, WI

Brost Financial Services Lp

2015 - Present • 11 years

Bruce, WI

Mark D. Brost

2012 - Present • 14 years

Bruce, WI

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2004 - 2025 • 21 years

Ladysmith, WI

Avantax Advisory Services

2002 - 2025 • 23 years

Ladysmith, WI

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2001 - 2025 • 24 years

Ladysmith, WI

Offerman & Company

1998 - Present • 28 years

Bruce, WI

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