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Paul Foster

Advisor at Investment Research Corp

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Location

Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

20 years

About

Paul Foster is an investment advisor representative with Investment Research Corporation in Saint Clairsville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Investment Research Corporation and World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2011 and is also the president and owner of Foster Insurance, Inc., which provides life, property and casualty, and health insurance as well as accounting and tax services. Additionally, he is a 50% owner of PFMichaels Financial Consultants, LLC, offering tax preparation and fixed insurance services. Investment Research Corporation provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and advises on a broad range of investment products.

Client services

Based on Investment Research Corp

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Expertise

Based on Investment Research Corp

Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Fixed

$3,000 flat fee for Wrap Fee Program; flat fee arrangements for financial planning negotiable

Percentage

$0+: 0.5% $0+: 1.0% $0+: 1.5% $0+: other percent value mutually agreed upon between Client and Investment Advisor Representative

Project-based

$150 to $250 per hour depending upon tasks or circumstances

Location

44531 National Road

Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Most active in

Maryland · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina

Work history

World Capital Brokerage, Inc.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Investment Research Corp

2011 - Present (15 years)

Foster Insurance Inc.

2005 - Present (21 years)

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