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Steven Ford

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Wimauma, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

35 years

About

Steven Ford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Cadaret, Grant & Co., and Wealthcare Partners, Ltd. He is also a CPA providing tax consulting, planning, and estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing both advisor-managed accounts and model portfolios, supported by a combination of retirement and institutional capabilities.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

Wimauma, FL

Most active in

Florida · Indiana · Texas

Work history

Slf Llc

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

CWM, LLC DBA Carson Group Partners

2019 - Present (7 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Ffi Investments, Inc

2011 - Present (15 years)

Wealthcare Partners, Ltd.

2007 - Present (19 years)

Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.

2001 - 2019 (18 years)

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