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Nicholas Ray Kaster

Advisor at Cetera — Jackson, MI W Michigan Ave

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

6 years

Location

Jackson, MI 49201

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Nicholas Kaster is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include work at Avantax Advisory Services and Capstone Tax and Financial, where he also provides tax preparation services. Outside of finance, he serves as a board member and treasurer for a condominium association and has a long-standing consulting role at the Racquet Club of Ann Arbor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Jackson, MI W Michigan Ave

408 W Michigan Ave

Jackson MI 49201

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

6 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Jackson, MI

Willis & Machnik Financial Services, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Jackson, MI

Dempsy & Dempsy, P.C.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Adrian, MI

Dempsy & Dempsy, P.C.

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Adrian, MI

Dempsy & Dempsy, P.C.

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Adrian, MI

Dempsy & Dempsy, P.C.

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Adrian, MI

Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Saline, MI

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services.

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

Jackson, MI

Avantax Advisory services

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Saline, MI

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Saline, MI

Capstone Tax and Financial, Inc.

2019 - 2024 • 5 years

Saline, MI

Eastern michigan university

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Ypsilanti, MI

Racquet Club of Ann Arbor

2013 - 2019 • 6 years

Ann Arbor, MI

Grand Valley State university

2013 - 2016 • 3 years

Allendale, MI

Racquet Club of Ann Arbor

2012 - Present • 14 years

Ann Arbor, MI

Disclosures

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Clarklake, MI

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Series 65

Jackson, MI

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Jackson, MI

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CFP®, Series 66

Jackson, MI

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David R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

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