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Sarah Maire Berner

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Lisbon, IA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Lisbon, IA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,201 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Sarah Berner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services and Securities Management & Research. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in several local business ventures, including co-ownership of Wilkie Liquors and Beau Dylans Inc., and holds positions at Berner Concrete and Snow Removal and as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent advisors, employing a range of portfolio solutions and proprietary and third-party strategies 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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Lisbon, IA

Lisbon IA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Fairfield, IA

BFC Planning, Inc.

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Cedar Rapids, IA

Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Cedar Rapids, IA

Securities Management & Research, Inc.

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Business activities & affiliations

Ethan B

Series 65, CRPC®

Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa Retirement Benefits & Solutions

Ethan Ball is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Iowa Retirement Benefits since 2021, where he serves as Founder & Senior Advisor. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, operating as Fusion Investment Advisors, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a tailored investment process using internally developed and independent asset allocation models, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning University Employee Engineering Professional Executive Approaching retirement Retired Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Keenan R

Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa Retirement Benefits & Solutions

Keenan Redfearn is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and works at Iowa Retirement Benefits and Solutions. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Redfearn is an insurance agent, utilizing various insurance products to further assist clients. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a tailored investment process incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis, offering an open-architecture platform that includes a range of asset types and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Income planning Social Security optimization Medicare planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Retired
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Zachary B

Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa Retirement Benefits & Solutions

Zachary Brotzman is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience working in the financial services industry since 2016. Prior to joining Coppell Advisory Solutions in 2025, he worked at Iowa Retirement Benefits and Solutions and Bankers Life and Casualty. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in selling insurance and annuity products through Iowa Retirement Benefits and Solutions. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using internally developed or independent asset allocation models and implements strategies consistent with client goals.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired University Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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Lance M

Series 65

Marion, IA

Lexington Capital, LLC

Lance McDonald is a financial advisor at Lexington Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Lexington Capital since 2011. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent with an Iowa Life and Health Insurance license. Lexington Capital is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $12.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, subadviser services, and participant account management, employing a combination of tactical and strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative and technical analysis.

Active portfolio management General retirement planning
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Craig A

Series 63, Series 65

Marion, IA

TRUEWEALTH STEWARDSHIP, LLC

Craig Adamson is a financial advisor with TrueWealth Stewardship, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Marion, Iowa. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes a long tenure at LPL Financial since 2000 and leading TrueWealth Stewardship in various forms since 2013. Adamson also serves as a classroom instructor for continuing education through Community Educators LLC. TrueWealth Stewardship, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and consulting primarily to individual clients and select small-to-medium sized businesses. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and ongoing planning engagements rather than discretionary portfolio management, and is notable for offering educational workshops alongside one-on-one planning services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy Life insurance needs analysis
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Michael T

Series 65, Series 63

North Liberty, IA

Tryon Investments, LLC

Michael Tryon Sr. is the sole advisor at Tryon Investments, LLC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Tryon Investments since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Quincy Wells Capital, LLC, Cabin Securities, Inc., and several other financial firms. Tryon Investments serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a primarily ETF-based investment strategy using proprietary allocation models across five portfolios, managing over 450 client relationships with a standardized, model-driven process.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing
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