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Stephen Richard Ruhmel

Advisor at LPL Financial — Alva, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Alva, FL

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,823

Across 10,503 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Stephen Ruhmel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alva, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and also operates Steve Ruhmel Photography, a business he has maintained since 1985. Additionally, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Alva, FL

Alva FL

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Florida · New Jersey

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.

1995 - Present • 31 years

W Trenton, NJ

Steve Ruhmel Photography

1985 - Present • 41 years

Princeton, NJ

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