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Robert Brian Lowney

Advisor at Cetera — Hadley, MA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Hadley, MA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,096 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Robert Lowney is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Hadley Tax & Financial, where he supervises tax preparation and financial services operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of investment programs 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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Hadley, MA

Hadley MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Hadley, MA

Apartment Sublet

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Hadley, MA

Avantax Insurance Services, LLC

2012 - 2025 • 13 years

Hadley, MA

Avantax Advisory Services

2012 - 2025 • 13 years

Hadley, MA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2012 - 2025 • 13 years

Hadley, MA

Disclosures

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CFP®

Hadley, MA

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Series 66

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Wealth management Real estate investing
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Series 63, Series 65

Holyoke, MA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Amherst, MA

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Series 63, Series 65

Granby, MA

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