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Norman Ellsworth Mains III

Advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. — Dana Point, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

32 years

Location

Dana Point, CA 92629

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Compound Planning, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

75

Across 61 offices

Clients per advisor

153 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$262,119 Very Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

Norman Mains III is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Alternativ Wealth, Claraphi Advisory Network, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Robert Baird & Co. throughout his career. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm employs risk-based model allocations that combine long-term buy-and-hold strategies with tactical approaches like direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Client services

Based on Compound Planning, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Compound Planning, Inc.

Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Based on Compound Planning, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Compound Planning, Inc.

Values-based investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting project fees from $500 to $10,000 per engagement; 50% retainer upfront, balance due upon delivery

Percentage

$0+: 0.15% (In-House Models) $0+: 0.25% or $60/year minimum (TAMP Platform) $0+: 0% to 2.00% (Third-Party Models) $0+: 0.05% (Intermediary as Manager) $0+: 0.35% (Alternative Strategies)

Project-based

Consulting services hourly rate: $100 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (flexible and may be waived or negotiated) Minimum fee: TAMP Platform minimum fee of $60/year (whichever is higher than 0.25%) Fee-only: Financial planning & consulting fees typically project-based $500 to $10,000 per engagement or hourly $100 to $500 per hour

Location

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Dana Point, CA

24661 Del Prado Ave, Suite #5

Dana Point CA 92629

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Alternativ Wealth

2023 - Present • 3 years

Irvine, CA

Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

Dana Point, CA

Newbridge Securities Corporation

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Dana Point, CA

Robert Baird & Co.

2015 - 2016 • 1 year

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Laguna Niguel, CA

Trusted Financial Advisors

Gary Miller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Trusted Financial Advisors, an independent firm located in Laguna Niguel, CA, and previously worked at Noble Wealth Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. Trusted Financial Advisors serves primarily individuals and families, managing approximately $61 million in assets across 46 client relationships. The firm provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using a bottom-up fundamental investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management
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Clark W

Series 63, Series 66

San Clemente, CA

Wilson, Clark Allen

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities
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Michael T

CFP®

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Templeman Wealth Management Inc.

Michael Templeman is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at Templeman Wealth Management Inc. and over two decades leading Michael S Templeman Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Paradigm Table Games, Inc., which licenses proprietary casino table game content, and T Lot Realty LLC, a commercial real estate holding company. Templeman Wealth Management Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and charting analysis within a long-term trading framework. The firm operates as a solo practice managing approximately $52 million in discretionary assets.

Wealth management

Kevin H

CFP®

Mission Viejo, CA

Strivent Financial

Strivent Financial provides fee-only, comprehensive financial planning advice, that follows the fiduciary standard, to Gen X and Baby Boomer generations with a focus on those preparing for retirement and those going through retirement in Orange County, California and beyond. We do our best work for clients that need clear answers to their complex questions and challenges. Strivent Financial works along-side you as a trusted partner to help you align your financial resources with your values and goals, so you can focus on what matters most to you. Meet in-person or virtually. Visit www.striventfinancial.com or call (800) 893-6783. Services include: • General Financial Planning – Cash flow, spending plan, saving strategies • Investment Management – Portfolio review, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies • Tax Planning – Tax mitigation strategies, Roth conversion strategies, employer benefits • Insurance Planning – Review of existing policies, auto, homeowner’s, health, disability, life, long term care • Retirement Planning – Retirement goal setting, retirement income analysis, social security, Medicare • Estate Planning – Create estate planning roadmap, wills, trusts, power of attorney • Assistance to Loved Ones – Gifting, education planning, 529 plans, caring for elderly • Special Services – Loss of spouse services, divorce services Kevin Henss is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional. He is the president and founder of Strivent Financial in Mission Viejo, CA. Kevin has been providing comprehensive financial planning advice for over twelve years. He is an avid speaker and presenter of financial planning concepts having presented to hundreds of financial advisors at the Financial Planning Association in Orange County and Santa Barbara chapters. Kevin served on the board of the Financial Planning Association in Orange County (FPA-OC) as the Director of Communications and was voted “Volunteer of the Year” in 2011 for his successful achievements and contributions. He continues to volunteer and is currently the leader of the FPA-OC’s Internship Program where he connects aspiring financial planners with host financial planning firms. Kevin resides in Ladera Ranch, California with his wife, Lauren, two daughters, Cadence and Haley.

Wealth management General retirement planning General tax planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Mark R

Series 63, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Alta Pacific Wealth Management LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Private / alternative investments
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Christine T

Series 63, Series 65

San Clemente, CA

401K Assist, LLC

Christine Turnbull is a financial advisor and principal of 401K Assist, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has led her independent firm since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent, selling life, accident and health, and variable contracts. 401K Assist, LLC serves a small client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on individualized asset allocation using mutual funds and periodic rebalancing, relying on third-party advisers and custodians for investment management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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