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Matthew Bennage

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Ontario, NY 14519

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

18 years

About

Matthew Bennage is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2015, with additional experience at Weller Group LLC and Weller Financial Group. Bennage is also the owner of MDB Wealth Advisory, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

6206 Slocum Road

Ontario, NY 14519

Most active in

New York

Work history

Weller Financial Group

2024 - Present (2 years)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2023 - Present (3 years)

Weller Group Llc

2015 - 2024 (9 years)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2015 - 2023 (8 years)

Disclosures

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