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Marty Schimp

Advisor at Bradford Financial Center

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Location

Clarion, IA 50525

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

35 years

About

Marty Schimp is a financial advisor with Bradford Financial Center in Clarion, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with United Planners' Financial Services and Bradford Financial Center since 2006 and has been involved with Bradford Insurance since 1994. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of MWS Financial LLC, a private LLC not held out to the public. Bradford Financial Center provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $232.3 million in discretionary assets and offers portfolio management through its Watch and Manage program, participation in the SEI Asset Management Program, and coordination with outside professionals.

Client services

Based on Bradford Financial Center

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Bradford Financial Center

Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Bradford Financial Center

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for specialized consulting services and consulting services for appreciated property (mutually agreed upon)

Percentage

$0+: 0% to 2% annually, negotiated and agreed upon $0+: Up to 2% annually per tier max (tiered or single rate qualified tier) No limit+: Fees not to exceed 2% on any tier

Commissions

Commissions received by IARs for securities transactions as registered representatives of United Planners in commissionable brokerage accounts

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees range from $100 to $500 depending on complexity and staff involved

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning services ranging from $100 to $500 per hour; fixed fees for some specialized consulting services (amounts mutually agreed)

Location

119 Central Ave W

Clarion, IA 50525

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

United Planners' Financial Services

2006 - Present (20 years)

Bradford Financial Center

2006 - Present (20 years)

Bradford Insurance

1994 - Present (32 years)

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Clarion, IA

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