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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
24 years
Location
San Rafael, CA 94901
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Enterprise
Peter Turnbaugh is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. since 2006, as well as operating his own CPA practice since 1987. In addition to advising, he is a licensed independent insurance agent and provides tax preparation, planning, and business valuation services through his CPA practice. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, incorporating third-party managers and customized strategies across multiple program platforms.
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client
$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program
Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC
Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour
Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client
San Rafael, CA
10 G St 2nd Floor
San Rafael CA 94901
Advisors at this office
2
California · Texas
24 years of industry experience
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
2021 - Present • 5 years
Lincoln, NE
Peter and Karen Turnbaugh LLC
2009 - Present • 17 years
Novato, CA
The Turnbaugh Group LLC
2008 - 2020 • 12 years
Martinez, CA
Ameritas Investment Corp.
2006 - Present • 20 years
Lincoln, NE
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
2006 - Present • 20 years
Lincoln, NE
Greystone Apartments
2001 - 2024 • 23 years
Susanville, CA
Peter M Turnbaugh CPA
1987 - Present • 39 years
Novato, CA
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Series 63, Series 65
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Series 63, Series 65
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Series 65
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