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Nancy Forsyth

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Houston, MN

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

18 years

About

Nancy Forsyth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services and has been associated with Bluff Country Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in organizing and running Girl Scout meetings and cookie sales in Houston, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, combining advisor-managed accounts with model portfolios and third-party solutions, and provides retirement and fiduciary services integrated with its broader institutional platform.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

Houston, MN

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Advisory services

2011 - 2025 (14 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2009 - 2025 (16 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2009 - 2025 (16 years)

Bluff Country Financial Services

2007 - Present (19 years)

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2007 - 2025 (18 years)

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