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Mark Conway

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Kinston, NC 28501

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

34 years

About

Mark Conway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 24 years at Intersecurities, Inc. and 10 years with Cambridge. Outside of his advisory work, he manages an independent insurance agency and serves as broker-in-charge of a residential and commercial real estate firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing multiple account platforms and a range of investment strategies.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

2914 N Herritage St.

Kinston, NC 28501

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Conway & Co Inc.

1981 - Present (45 years)

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