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Melissa A Hines

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Destin, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Destin, FL 32541

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Melissa Hines is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guardian Life from 2013 to 2019 and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Hines serves as a board member of the Hines Educational Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Destin, FL

34990 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 378

Destin FL 32541

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, IA

Guardian Life

2013 - 2019 • 6 years

Destin, FL

GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO of AMERICA

2013 - 2019 • 6 years

Destin, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Charles B

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 66

Niceville, FL

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Business sale tax planning Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting
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Dallis S

Series 65

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner

Brian O

CFP®, EA

Niceville, FL

Winged Wealth Management and Financial Planning

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General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Airline Pilot Military & Veterans Government Employee Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Sidney D

Series 65

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Fortunato Asset Management

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Wealth management Active portfolio management
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Bennett S

CFP®, Series 65

Destin, FL

Stein Financial LLC

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Wealth management Real estate investing
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