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Stefani Jean Fiedler

Advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. — Rice Lake, WI

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

20 years

Location

Rice Lake, WI 54868

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ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

290

Across 116 offices

Clients per advisor

50 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$554,438 Typical

HNW client ratio

11% Low

About

Stefani Fiedler is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with ValMark Advisers since 2018 and has a broader career history including roles at B&E Investment Advisers, Valmark Securities, and Business and Estate Advisers. Fiedler serves as secretary and executive committee member of the Boys & Girls Club of Barron County, contributing in a volunteer capacity. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and fee-based planning and consulting.

Client services

Based on ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Consulting

Expertise

Based on ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Annuities Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiated flat fees for planning/consulting services, typically $50 to $50,000 or more, disclosed in advisory agreement

Percentage

Less than $1,000,000 - $1,000,000: 1.95% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,001+: 1.50%

Commissions

Commissions received by IARs as registered representatives for securities transactions and insurance commissions for insurance products

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning/consulting varies depending on client needs and plan complexity, exact rate disclosed in advisory agreement

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Fee-only: Planning/Consulting: hourly fees from $50/hour and flat fees typically ranging from $50 to $50,000 or more, negotiated and agreed in advisory agreement

Location

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Rice Lake, WI

738 N. Wilson Avenue

Rice Lake WI 54868

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Michigan · Minnesota · North Dakota · Ohio · Oregon · South Carolina · South Dakota · Texas · Wisconsin

Work history

20 years of industry experience

ValMark Advisers, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Akron, OH

B&E Investment Advisers, Inc.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Rice Lake, MN

Valmark Securities, Inc.

2006 - Present • 20 years

Akron, OH

Business and Estate Advisers

2004 - Present • 22 years

Wayzata, MN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Eric P

Series 66

Rice Lake, WI

ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Eric Pelle is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark, he worked at Chibardun Telephone Cooperative and currently serves as Director of Operations at Business & Estate Advisers of WI, Inc. He is also a member of the City Council in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and participates in the Kiwanis Club of Rice Lake. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary platforms and financial solutions.

Annuities Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jackie G

Series 63, Series 66

Rice Lake, WI

ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Jackie Gates is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Rice Lake, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a paraplanner at Business & Estate Advisers of WI, Inc., focusing on financial and business planning. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach utilizing model portfolios and asset allocation strategies implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Annuities Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jason M

Series 63, Series 65

Birchwood, WI

Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.

Jason Musil is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services since 2020 and has worked with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Birchwood School Board and the Birchwood School Finance Committee, providing oversight of school operations and finances. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Advisor Representatives who recommend model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Chad P

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Rice Lake, WI

ValMark Advisers, Inc.

Chad Peterson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Business and Estate Advisers of WI, Inc., Wipfli Financial Advisors, LLC, Allete, Inc., and Anderson, Hager and Moe. He is also the vice president of the Rice Lake Area Scholarship Foundation, a local nonprofit providing college scholarships to high school students. ValMark Advisers, Inc. delivers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Annuities Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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William H

Series 66

Rice Lake, WI

Independent Financial Group, LLC

William Hoff is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group, he worked at Infinity Retail Services and operates Hoff Insurance Services, where he offers life, health, and disability insurance policies. Outside of his advisory work, Hoff volunteers by playing music and assisting with activities at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church during annual conferences. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers to implement client investment profiles.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

Series 63

Rice Lake, WI

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Woodbury Financial and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of funeral trust insurance. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in assets and offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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