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Matthew Thompson Schroeder

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — Mascoutah, IL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Mascoutah, IL 62258

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,715

Across 976 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$609,299 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Matthew Schroeder is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, he worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Schroeder serves on the school board for Holy Childhood School and is involved in multiple roles with the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce, including event planning and scholarship committee work, as well as participating in the City of Mascoutah's Economic Business Commission. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and collaborates with third-party asset managers and advisory platforms to deliver tailored advice and implementation.

Client services

Based on Equitable Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Equitable Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

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Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000.

Percentage

$0+: 0% for financial planning fees (not AUM based) $0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually for asset management advisory services, depending on the LPL or TAMP program and asset levels as summarized in detailed tier chart $0+: 0.30% to 2.50% maximum annual advisory fees across various LPL programs and TAMPs, negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage and insurance commissions are received when clients purchase such products separately from advisory services.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on reviews range from $250 to $12,500. Hourly rates range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees $250 to $25,000, hourly fees $100 to $400 per hour.

Location

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Mascoutah, IL

121 W Main Street

Mascoutah IL 62258

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Equitable Advisors

2026 - Present • 1 year

Mascoutah, IL

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

2023 - 2026 • 3 years

O'Fallon, IL

Edward Jones

2018 - 2023 • 5 years

St.Louis, MO

Bank Of America, N.a.

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Swansea, IL

Merrill

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Swansea, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 66

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Integrated Advisors Network LLC

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Collinsville, IL

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General retirement planning General tax planning
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Dalton P

CFP®, Series 65

O'Fallon, IL

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

O'Fallon, IL

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting
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Nathaniel K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

O'Fallon, IL

Cambridge Capital Management, LLC

Nathaniel Klitzing is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC. He has been with Cambridge Capital Management since 2008 and is also involved with Cambridge Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company. Cambridge Capital Management is a four-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $458 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, and various institutional entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a blend of actively managed and passive investments guided by both fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Andrew B

Series 66

O'Fallon, IL

Clark Wealth Partners, LLC

Andrew Branz is a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with New York Life and its affiliated companies from 2015 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $260 million in client assets, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to individual risk tolerances and objectives.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting
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