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Melinda Swartzbaugh

Advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC.

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Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

19 years

About

Melinda Swartzbaugh is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., and First Brokerage America, LLC. She is also the president of The Benefits Advisor, a home-based insurance sales business. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm provides access to alternative investments, financial planning, and lending solutions, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets managed through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $25,000 or more for high net worth individuals.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50%, negotiable (maximum advisory fee) for customized advisory services $0+: Up to 1.25% for ERISA plan services, negotiable $10,000+: Minimum for AMP wrap fee program $5,500+: Minimum for UMA wrap fee program

Commissions

Commissions earned by IARs when selling securities or insurance products as broker-dealer representatives; may receive trail fees and other compensation.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $50 to $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; hourly fees generally range from $50 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for fixed fees or hourly charges; no commissions charged for these advisory services.

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Most active in

California · Florida

Work history

First Bank

2017 - Present (9 years)

Infinex Investments, Inc.

2017 - Present (9 years)

First Brokerage America, Llc

2007 - 2017 (10 years)

The Benefits Advisor

2006 - Present (20 years)

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