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Sarah Jane Williamson

Advisor at Fern Financial Group, LLC — Lawrence, KS

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 66

Experience

3 years

Location

Lawrence, KS

Fern Financial Group, LLC logo

Fern Financial Group, LLC

Supported

Total advisors

2

Across 2 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$683,211 Typical

HNW client ratio

23% Typical

About

Sarah Williamson is a financial advisor with Fern Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and operating her own CPA practice, Sarah Williamson CPA LLC. Fern Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses model portfolios emphasizing ETFs and individual equities and sponsors a private pooled vehicle that invests directly in biotechnology and diagnostic companies.

Client services

Based on Fern Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
General partner to pooled investment vehicles

Expertise

Based on Fern Financial Group, LLC

Private / alternative investments Family Business Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Fern Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for standalone financial planning.

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 1.2% annually $1,000,000 - $2,999,999: 1.0% annually $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.9% annually $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.8% annually $10,000,000+: 0.6% annually

Commissions

Affiliated insurance agency earns commissions for insurance product sales separate from advisory fees.

Performance-based

Private fund charges up to 2% annual management fee on committed capital plus 20% performance fee (carry).

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees generally range from $2,500 to $5,000; no minimum fee for portfolio management as fees are asset-based. Fee-only: Yes, firm operates on fee-based model for portfolio management with no separate fee for financial planning if portfolio management is engaged.

Location

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Lawrence, KS

Lawrence KS

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Kansas

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Fern Financial Group, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Mesa, AZ

Sarah Williamson CPA LLC

2015 - Present • 11 years

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

2011 - 2013 • 2 years

Emporia, KS

Disclosures

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Alejandro C

CFP®, Series 66

Lawrence, KS

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Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Kaylin D

CFP®

Lawrence, KS

Kaylin Dillon Financial Planning

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Newlywed/Engaged Married/Couples/Partners Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Series 63, Series 65

Lawrence, KS

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Alexander C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

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Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Doni M

Series 63, Series 65

Lawrence, KS

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General estate planning guidance General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner
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