Matthew Dernis
Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
30 years
Matthew Dernis is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held previous roles at Fortune 360 Group LLC and Investacorp Advisory Services. Dernis is also president of Retirement Consultant Services LLC and provides divorce planning services through Divorce Litigation Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent financial professionals and multiple account platforms.
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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
$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%
Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products
Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour
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
12 Se 7th St., Ste. 803
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Florida
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
2018 - Present (8 years)
Fortune 360 Group LLC
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Fortune 360 Group LLC
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Investacorp Advisory Services
2012 - 2018 (6 years)
Investacorp inc
2012 - 2018 (6 years)
Dernis Financial Consultants, Corp
2003 - Present (23 years)
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