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Steve Earl Holmes

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

27 years

Location

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,203 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Steve Holmes is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Metlife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Holmes is also an independent insurance agent for various companies in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides tailored investment strategies across multiple platforms with options ranging from discretionary to non-discretionary management and features proprietary and third-party model allocations.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI

4011 8th St, South Suite 1

Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2017 - Present • 9 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Fairfield, IA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Springfield, MA

Metlife Securities Inc.

1999 - 2017 • 18 years

Mosinee, WI

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

1999 - 2017 • 18 years

Mosinee, WI

Disclosures

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Series 65

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