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Roger Garretson

Advisor at Embark Financial Partners

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Location

Muskegon, MI 49440

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

26 years

About

Roger Garretson is a financial advisor with Embark Financial Partners in Muskegon, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance agencies. He is a co-trustee of multiple living trusts. Embark Financial Partners provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm delivers advice through written plans and consultations without managing client assets or taking custody.

Client services

Based on Embark Financial Partners

Financial planning

Expertise

Based on Embark Financial Partners

General retirement planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged in advance for financial planning and consulting, negotiable, up to $20,000 annually

Commissions

Representatives may earn commissions as registered representatives of LPL for securities sales outside advisory accounts

Project-based

Hourly fee used for calculation of refunds upon termination before plan delivery; exact rates stated in agreements

Other

Fee-only: Flat fee basis for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable, not to exceed $20,000 annually

Location

380 W Western Avenue, Suite 250

Muskegon, MI 49440

Most active in

Kansas · Michigan · Missouri · Texas

Work history

Bcs Partners Llc Insurance Agency

2023 - Present (3 years)

BCS Partners LLC dba Embark Financial Partners

2022 - Present (4 years)

LPL Financial

2021 - Present (5 years)

W. Western Suite 250 LLC

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Bcs Partners , Llc

2015 - 2021 (6 years)

Community Encompass

2008 - 2021 (13 years)

Various Insurance Carriers For W & R Insurance Agencies

1999 - 2021 (22 years)

Waddell & Reed, Inc.

1999 - 2021 (22 years)

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