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Russell Thomas Schade

Advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC — Ludington, MI

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

1 year

Location

Ludington, MI 49431

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RFG Advisory, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

187

Across 85 offices

Clients per advisor

92 High

Avg AUM per client

$295,694 Very Low

HNW client ratio

7% Low

About

Russell Schade is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in Ludington, MI, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RFG Advisory, he held various roles including positions at Central Michigan University and West Shore Community College. He is also associated with Sable Point Wealth Management as a DBA of RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment strategies, including proprietary models and alternative investments.

Client services

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional Executive

Demographic focus

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Women Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning and consulting based on complexity and scope; will not exceed $50,000.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.35%, negotiated by Financial Advisor (flat, linear or tiered fee schedules possible) $0+: up to 0.50% RFG annual platform fee included in advisory fee $0+: Bluemonte sub-adviser fee of 0.15% per annum on Bluemonte Funds $0+: Third-party manager strategist fees vary from 0% to 1.0% $0+: Third-party platform fees included in RFG platform fee; SMArtX accounts under $10,000 incur additional $10/month platform fee

Commissions

Some Financial Advisors are also registered representatives and/or licensed insurance agents earning commissions on sales of securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Hourly charges may be applied for consulting but specific rates are not clearly stated.

Other

Minimum fee: $12.50 non-refundable quarterly Account Service Fee deducted from Client accounts held at Fidelity and Schwab; no service fee on Pontera accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are flat fees negotiated between Financial Advisor and Client, typically not exceeding $50,000; payable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, one-time or split fees.

Location

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Ludington, MI

5726 W Us 10

Ludington MI 49431

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

1 year of industry experience

RFG Advisory dba Sable Point Wealth Management

2025 - Present • 1 year

Ludington, MI

RFG Advisory dba Sable Point Wealth Management

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Ludington, MI

Central Michigan University

2023 - 2025 • 2 years

Mount Pleasant, MI

West Shore Community College

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Scottville, MI

Larsen's Landscaping

2021 - 2023 • 2 years

Scottville, MI

West Shore Community College

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Scottville, MI

Mason County High School

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Scottville, MI

City of Scottville

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Scottville, MI

Self Employed

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Scottville, MI

Unemployed

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

Scottville, MI

Disclosures

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Series 63

Ludington, MI

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Series 65

Ludington, MI

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Series 63, Series 65

Ludington, MI

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ludington, MI

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Daniel S

Series 65

Ludington, MI

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Autumn W

Series 65, Series 63

Ludington, MI

Harborfront Financial Group

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