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Sandy L Wade

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Aurora, CO

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

16 years

Location

Aurora, CO

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,911

Across 2,202 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Sandy Wade is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including a decade at First Command Advisory Services. Wade is also president and owner of Wade Wealth Advisors, a separate business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with multiple custody and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Aurora, CO

Aurora CO

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Colorado · Texas

Work history

16 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

First Command Advisory Services

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

Fort Worth, TX

First Command Financial Services, INC

2010 - 2025 • 15 years

Fort Worth, TX

First Command Financial Planning, Inc.

2010 - 2025 • 15 years

Fort Worth, TX

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Series 63, Series 65

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William K

Series 65, Series 66

Denver, CO

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CFP®, EA

Arvada, CO

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Jeremy R

CFP®

Denver, CO

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