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Stephen Alinikoff

Advisor at Capital Markets IQ, LLC

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Location

Wilkes Barre, PA

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

44 years

About

Stephen Alinikoff is a financial advisor at Capital Markets IQ, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Capital Markets IQ since 2017, following eight years at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. Capital Markets IQ provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, small businesses, plan sponsors, and certain multinational clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside proprietary strategies, offering wealth management, financial planning, and support for alternative and private investments.

Client services

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Business consulting

Expertise

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Attorney

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning one-time and ongoing flat fees; business consulting flat fees; one-time investment advice flat fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: up to 2.80% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.5%) $2,000,000 - $3,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.0%) $3,000,000+: lower rates for assets above thresholds (tiered schedule, negotiated)

Commissions

Certain IARs licensed as insurance agents receive commissions on insurance products; no commissions from securities sales by the Company itself

Project-based

Business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with minimum $5,000 retainer

Performance-based

Performance-based fees for qualified clients ranging 0% - 20%, based on profits or capital appreciation; may include high-water mark

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Typically 0% - 2.80% of portfolio balance for retail investment advisory clients; financial planning flat fees; business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with $5,000 minimum retainer; sub-adviser fees 0.50% to 1.00%; performance-based fees 0%-20%

Location

Wilkes Barre, PA

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Capital Markets IQ, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

Prospera Financial Services, inc.

2009 - 2017 (8 years)

Disclosures

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