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Samantha Pietruszynski

Advisor at Hightower Advisors

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Location

Valparaiso, IN 46385

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Samantha Pietruszynski is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Valparaiso, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with HighTower Securities, LLC since 2016 and also has experience working at Loras College. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through an Advisor Directed wrap program, utilizing both fundamental and quantitative analysis, and employs a mix of strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches.

Client services

Based on Hightower Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Treasury management for corporate clients

Expertise

Based on Hightower Advisors

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Hightower Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and other services as determined by the Advisor Practice.

Commissions

Hightower Securities, an affiliate, receives commissions and fees related to pooled vehicles, mutual funds, insurance products, and alternative investments.

Project-based

Hourly charges may be applied for financial planning and other services as determined by the Advisor Practice.

Other

Fee-only: Fees are generally negotiable and may include hourly charges and flat fees for financial planning and other services.

Location

225 Aberdeen Dr., Suite A

Valparaiso, IN 46385

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

HighTower Securities, LLC

2018 - Present (8 years)

HighTower Securities, LLC

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

HighTower Securities, LLC

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Loras College

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

HighTower Securities, LLC

2016 - 2016 (1 year)

Loras College Campus Dining

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Loras College

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

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