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Richard Gregory Wonka

Advisor at Cetera — Buffalo, WY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Buffalo, WY 82834

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,177

Across 5,102 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Richard Wonka is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the board president of the Buffalo Swim Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Buffalo, WY

112 W Angus St

Buffalo WY 82834

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas · Wyoming

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

El Segundo, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Cleveland, OH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, WY

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Series 66

Buffalo, WY

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Series 66

Buffalo, WY

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Series 66

Buffalo, WY

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Series 66

Buffalo, WY

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Series 65

Buffalo, WY

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