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Shawn Flint Derrick

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Wellsville, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Wellsville, NY 14895

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,692

Across 1,190 offices

Clients per advisor

132 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Shawn Derrick is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Community BANK and INVEST Financial Corp before joining Commonwealth in 2018 and later Cedarwood Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation services through Wheat & Fitzpatrick, CPA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to managed model portfolios.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Wellsville, NY

36 Madison Street, Suite 21 24

Wellsville NY 14895

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Cedarwood Financial Partners

2024 - Present • 2 years

Wellsville, NY

Commonwealth Financial Network

2018 - Present • 8 years

Waltham, MA

Community BANK

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Wellsville, NY

INVEST Financial Corp

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Tampa, FL

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