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Richard Martin Sotell

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Nantucket, MA

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

48 years

Location

Nantucket, MA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,195 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Richard Sotell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at firms such as Commonwealth Financial Network and Donegal Securities, as well as nearly three decades with Kraematon Group entities. He is also the owner of Kraematon Group Communications, Inc., a private entity involved in buy-sell transaction payments. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides both proprietary and third-party strategies through various platform arrangements, accommodating discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Client services

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Nantucket, MA

Nantucket MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts · Texas

Work history

48 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Commonwealth Financial Network

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Waltham, MA

Donegal Investment Advisors, Inc.

2012 - 2018 • 6 years

Wellesley, MA

Donegal Insurance Agency, Inc.

2004 - 2019 • 15 years

Wellesley, MA

Donegal Securities, Inc.

2003 - 2019 • 16 years

Wellesley, MA

Kraematón Investment Advisors

1997 - 2018 • 21 years

Wellesley, MA

Kraematon Group Communications Corp.

1993 - 2018 • 25 years

Wellesley, MA

The Kraematon Group, Inc.

1982 - 2018 • 36 years

Wellesley, MA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Joseph S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Nantucket, MA

Janney Montgomery Scott

Joseph Snouffer is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JK Baxter, LLC, a non-investment-related business in Nantucket, MA. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across multiple wrap programs and unified managed accounts.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Russell J

Series 63, Series 66

Nantucket, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Russell Jacobson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Commonwealth and Cape Cod Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-president and co-owner of Sampson's Island Apparel Company, a business specializing in beachwear and accessories. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, compliance, and practice management.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jennifer S

Series 63, Series 65

Nantucket, MA

Janney Montgomery Scott

Jennifer Snouffer is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of JK Baxter, LLC in Nantucket, MA. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional sponsors, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Justin A

Series 63, Series 66

Nantucket, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Justin Adomunes is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, S&P Investment Advisory Services, and Manulife Investment Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, utilizing both internally managed and outsourced model portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Susan S

Series 63, Series 65

Nantucket, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Susan Storey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1999. Storey is also the owner of Storey Financial Services, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Christian N

Series 63, Series 66

Nantucket, MA

Merrill

Christian Najera is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to client needs, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Christian emphasizes a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Christian holds a Bachelor's degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish and is a member of the Latino Business Council. Christian is also engaged in community service, volunteering with local food banks in alignment with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christian enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, music, skiing, swimming, spending time with his family, and traveling. He also has an interest in exploring new restaurants and learning how to fly.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning
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