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Susan Finley

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Burlington, NC 27215

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

10 years

About

Susan Finley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been involved with the National Network of Digital Schools since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates as a wedding minister and officiant through Weddings by Susan and serves as a substitute musician and preacher with Mt. Hope United Church of Christ. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

635 D Chapel Hill Road

Burlington, NC 27215

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

Commonwealth Financial Network

2017 - Present (9 years)

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

National Network of Digital Schools

2014 - Present (12 years)

Weddings by Susan (Susan Finley)

2004 - Present (22 years)

Disclosures

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