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Richard Quense

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Manasquan, NJ 08736

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

33 years

About

Richard Quense is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies, Ascend Financial Services, and O'Brien Agency. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an agent/broker for fixed insurance products, including Dental Protection Services and Physicians Protection Services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing both advisor-managed accounts and firm-sponsored model portfolios.

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

2317 Rt 34, St 1 D & 1 E

Manasquan, NJ 08736

Most active in

New Jersey · Texas

Work history

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

Allied Wealth Partners

2021 - Present (5 years)

Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies

2003 - 2021 (18 years)

Ascend Financial Services, Inc.

1992 - Present (34 years)

O'brien Agency

1989 - Present (37 years)

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