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Paul Scott

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Industry experience

31 years

About

Paul Scott is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and his own firm, Scott Insurance Services, Inc. He is active in community service organizations such as the Knights of Columbus Council 4034 and serves on the board of Partners In Aging. Additionally, he owns Tall Tales, a storytelling business that teaches storytelling techniques to children and adults. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, utilizing a mix of advisor-managed accounts, firm-sponsored model portfolios, and third-party managed solutions.

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

2115 Lafayette Blvd

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

VOYA Financial Advisors

2014 - 2021 (7 years)

Scott Insurance Services, Inc.

1997 - Present (29 years)

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