Susan Macfarland Helton
Advisor at SPC
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Location
Pembroke, ME
Credentials
CFP®, Series 66
Industry experience
29 years
About
Susan Macfarland Helton is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPC since 2004 and Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. She holds life and health insurance appointments and participates as a trustee and vice president on the Board of Trustees at Washington Academy, where she also chairs the Equity Inclusion and Diversity Committee. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services with a structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies.
Client services
Based on SPC
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Consultation services
Expertise
Based on SPC
General retirement planning
Income planning
Social Security optimization
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Fee options
Flat fees for financial planning and retirement plan consulting, no minimum specified
$0 - $500,000: 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: 1.75% $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% $1,000,001+: 1.25%
Commissions earned by IARs acting as registered representatives on securities and insurance products
Up to $300/hour for financial planning; up to $50/hour for office staff time
Ongoing consulting services charged as flat fees up to $600/month or $1,800/quarter
Account minimum: $5,500 Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fee of $30 for SIGMA Managed Accounts Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services charged hourly up to $300/hour; segmented plans max $750; comprehensive plans up to $10,000; ongoing consulting fees up to $600/month or $1,800/quarter
Location
Pembroke, ME
Most active in
Susan M has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Maine · Texas · Virgin Islands
Work history
Parkland Securities, LLc
2014 - Present (12 years)
Spc
2004 - Present (22 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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