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Robert Pendergist

Advisor at Advisory Services Network

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Location

Ellsworth, ME

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

23 years

About

Robert Pendergist is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Shore Point Advisors, LPL Financial, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Board for USA Surfing, overseeing regulatory and governance matters. Advisory Services Network supports individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of over 200 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting services with a focus on tailored strategies across a broad range of asset classes.

Client services

Based on Advisory Services Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Advisory Services Network

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Advisory Services Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and investment consulting services range from $1,000 to $40,000 per plan or service.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.25% $500,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.50% $5,000,001+: 1.25%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions from securities transactions, insurance product sales, and futures/commodities transactions in their separate capacities as broker-dealer registered representatives or insurance agents.

Project-based

Financial planning and investment consulting hourly fees range from $150 to $400 per hour.

Subscriptions

Monthly subscription fee-based advice service ranging from $35 to $250 per month.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Portfolio management fees charged on a tiered or floating flat schedule, negotiable; Financial planning fees charged hourly ($150 - $400/hour) or fixed fee ($1,000 - $40,000 per plan); Investment consulting fees charged hourly ($150 - $400/hour), fixed fee ($1,000 - $40,000 per service), or monthly subscription fee ($35 - $250 per month); Retirement plan consulting fees charged as fixed fee or asset-based up to 1.50% annually.

Location

Ellsworth, ME

Most active in

Maine · Texas

Work history

Advisory Services Network, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Shore Point Advisors, LLC

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

LPL Financial, llc

2019 - 2022 (3 years)

PenKav Solutions

2017 - 2024 (7 years)

Guardian life Insurance

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Park Avenue securities

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Primerica Advisors

2006 - 2016 (10 years)

Guardian Life Ins Co

2001 - 2016 (15 years)

Disclosures

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