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Philip Kevin Buchanan

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Baltimore, MD Corporate Dr

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Baltimore, MD 21236

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,911

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Philip Buchanan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and previously worked with API Financial Planning Services, Inc. He also serves in the United States Army Reserve and is a partner in Benefit Watch LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates numerous platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services, financial wellness, setup fees up to 1% of assets or $1,000, not exceeding combined 3% with advisory fees.

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Commissions earned by Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives of Cambridge on securities transactions and insurance sales.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally not to exceed $500/hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: For WealthPort CAAP and UMA programs: $250 annual minimum program fee per account. Fee-only: Financial Planning Flat fees generally up to $25,000, hourly fees generally up to $500/hour, Asset Based Fee for consulting.

Location

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Baltimore, MD Corporate Dr

8010 Corporate Dr, Ste A

Baltimore MD 21236

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Maryland

Work history

30 years of industry experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge investment Research, Inc.

1999 - Present • 27 years

Baltimore, MD

API Financial Planning Services, Inc.

1999 - 2007 • 8 years

Baltimore, MD

Benefit Watch LLC

1995 - Present • 31 years

Baltimore, MD

United States Army Reserve

1986 - Present • 40 years

Indianpolis, IN

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

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Mike is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Advisors with twenty-three years of industry experience. He holds Qualified 401(k) Administrator® (QKA®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designations from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) respectively. He has a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Eisneramper Wealth Management Corporate Benefits LLC, Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, and Future Plan By Ascensus. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a comic book business, writing, drawing, producing self-published comics, and managing online sales and show appearances. Legacy Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities with financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting. The firm employs a disciplined, goals-based investment process using strategic asset allocation, diversification, and regular portfolio evaluations, with a focus on retirement plan fiduciary services and business consulting.

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Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

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General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Series 65

Baltimore, MD

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Series 63, Series 66

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PFS™, Series 66

Baltimore, MD

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 66

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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