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Ryan Christopher Spaude

Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. — Mankato, MN

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Mankato, MN 56001-5803

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Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Enterprise

Total advisors

241

Across 40 offices

Clients per advisor

46 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,697,996 Very High

HNW client ratio

41% Very High

About

Ryan Spaude is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a wealth advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has held various roles at Eide Bailly LLP and affiliated entities since 2012. Spaude is also a member of the Minnesota State University–Mankato College of Business Advisory Council. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee, and offers access to affiliated private funds and exchange-traded funds.

Client services

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

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

Expertise

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Wealth Planning Service Fees include fixed flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type; Trustee Support Services setup fee $0-$2,500

Percentage

$0+: Negotiable percentage based on assets under management; varies by client and service complexity; no specified fixed tiers explicitly stated in brochure $0 - $2,000,000: 0.2625% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.2100% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $5,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.1575% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $15,000,001+: 0.1050% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee)

Commissions

Some personnel are registered representatives of broker-dealers and may receive commissions on insurance and annuity products; commission-based advisory services exist via affiliated insurance and brokerage

Project-based

Hourly charges possible for initial assessment and project work; specific rates not clearly stated

Performance-based

Performance fees charged for one private fund (Focus Fund) and a separate client account; legacy arrangements only, not offered to new clients

Other

Minimum fee: Setup fee for Trustee Support Services ranging from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity Fee-only: Wealth Planning Service Fees: $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type, hourly fees possible; Fixed fees and hourly fees also referenced as negotiable

Location

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Mankato, MN

111 S 2nd St., Ste 300

Mankato MN 56001

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Sequoia Financial Group, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Akron, OH

Eide Bailly LLP

2022 - Present • 4 years

Mankato, MN

United Planners' Financial Services

2015 - 2023 • 8 years

Scottsdale, AZ

Eide Bailly Financial Services

2012 - Present • 14 years

Mankato, MN

Eide Bailly Agency

2012 - Present • 14 years

Mankato, MN

Eide Bailly Advisors, LLC

2012 - Present • 14 years

Mankato, MN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Aaron B

Series 63, Series 65

Mankato, MN

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General retirement planning Income planning Tax-loss harvesting
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ChFC®, Series 63

Mankato, MN

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General estate planning guidance General retirement planning
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William J

CFP®

Mankato, MN

LifePlan Financial, LLC

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Michelle A

Series 66

St. Peter, MN

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Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 65

Mankato, MN

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General retirement planning
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David U

Series 63, Series 65

Mankato, MN

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Wealth management Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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