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Mary Elizabeth O'hern

Advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. — Toms River, NJ

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Toms River, NJ 08753

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Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

540

Across 197 offices

Clients per advisor

26 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$172,460 Very Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

Mary O'hern is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2015, including her current role at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2026. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management based on client goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Client services

Based on Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Retired

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Fee options

Percentage

0.50% to 2.5% annually (negotiable) for Portfolio Management Services

Commissions

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Project-based

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Other

Fee-only: Investment Consulting Services charged on an hourly rate basis, fees negotiable and may be reduced or waived.

Location

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Toms River, NJ

1433 Hooper Ave. Suite 121

Toms River NJ 08753

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc

2026 - Present • 1 year

Toms River, NJ

Bankers Life Securities, Inc

2026 - Present • 1 year

Toms River, NJ

Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc

2015 - Present • 11 years

Toms River, NJ

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Business activities & affiliations

David L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Bayville, NJ

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

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Active portfolio management
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James M

Series 65, Series 66

Wall Township, NJ

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Series 63, Series 65

Forked River, NJ

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Howard S

CFP®, Series 63

Wall, NJ

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Mark S

CFP®

Lakewood, NJ

Choice Asset Management LLC

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Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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