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Susan Marie Ellis

Advisor at OSAIC — Palmer, AK

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Palmer, AK 99645

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,854

Across 3,559 offices

Clients per advisor

72 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Susan Ellis is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018. She also has a longstanding role as Owner and President of The Ellis Group, Inc., which she founded in 1996. Prior to joining Osaic, she worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms to meet client needs.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000.

Commissions

Advisory Representatives also receive commissions for brokerage and insurance products sold through Osaic Wealth as a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting, and $50 - $750 per hour for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning or consulting services generally range from $0 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 total fees. Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting generally range up to $25,000, and fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000, hourly fees $50 - $750 per hour.

Location

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Palmer, AK

541 South Cobb, Suite 205

Palmer AK 99645

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Alaska · California · Washington

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Osaic Wealth, Inc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Palmer, AK

Signator Investors, inc.

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Palmer, AK

The Ellis Group, Inc

1996 - Present • 30 years

Palmer, AK

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Mark D

Series 65

Palmer, AK

True North Wealth Management LLC

Mark Diehl is the sole advisor at True North Wealth Management LLC in Palmer, Alaska, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding True North Wealth Management, he has operated Diehl CPA LLC since 2019 and worked with the Minnesota Department of Revenue from 2017 to 2019. True North Wealth Management is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and periodic educational seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using various analytical methods to build diversified portfolios and offers clients access to tax-management tools through its affiliation with Diehl CPA LLC.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Annuities
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Floyd S

Series 63, Series 65

Wasilla, AK

Carson Wealth

Floyd Shilanski is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth based in Wasilla, AK, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shilanski & Associates, Inc. since 1983 and with Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he organizes fishing groups for Alaska trips and serves as a motivational coach for professionals in the financial field. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and tailored investment solutions through a model portfolio approach overseen by an Investment Committee.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Micah S

CFP®, Series 63

Wasilla, AK

Carson Wealth

Micah Shilanski is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Carson Wealth. His prior experience includes over a decade at Summit Brokerage Services Inc and managing Shilanski & Associates for 25 years. He holds leadership roles in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving as president of Friends of Birchwood and the Freedom Point Condo Association. Carson Wealth operates an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a suite of customized portfolio solutions.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Edward H

Series 63, Series 65

Wasilla, AK

Carson Wealth

Edward Hoyt is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shilanski & Associates, Inc. from 2017 to 2025 before joining Carson Wealth. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with more than 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and tailored investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee and extensive custodial and technology relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Jamie S

Series 66

Wasilla, AK

Carson Wealth

Jamie Shilanski is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has held various roles since 1998, including leadership positions at Shilanski & Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Shilanski serves as CFO of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center and is involved in consulting and team-building activities through Bristol Ann Wild, LLC and Retirement Tax Services, LLC. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios and customized investment solutions supported by a centralized Investment Committee.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Justin O

Series 66

Palmer, AK

Thrivent Investment Management

Justin Obrien is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and broad financial recommendations without managing assets directly as part of this service.

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