Susan Marie Steel
Advisor at Deerfield — Indianapolis, IN E. 96th Street
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Credentials
CFP®
Experience Industry experience
27 years
Location
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Deerfield
Team
Total advisors
7Clients per advisor
44 LowAvg AUM per client
$3,660,011 Very HighHNW client ratio
53% HighSusan Steel is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN since 1991. Deerfield Financial Advisors serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities with wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based strategies overseen by an internal CIO cabinet and a modified passive, asset-class approach focusing on diversification, low-cost funds, and limited trading for tax efficiency.
Based on Deerfield
Fixed-fee option for financial planning services typically ranges from $1,500 to $6,000, may require up to half paid in advance.
$0 - $2,000,000: 0.75% annually $2,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.65% annually $4,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.55% annually $6,000,001+: 0.45% annually
Hourly rate for financial planning services: $400 per hour.
Minimum fee: Fixed fee component of Wealth Management Services typically ranges between $2,500 and $15,000 annually, depending on client needs; fixed fees for Investment Management Services clients starting early in careers range from $4,000 to $8,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting services offered under fee-only arrangements; no commissions received.
Indianapolis, IN E. 96th Street
310 E. 96th Street, Suite 375
Indianapolis IN 46240
Advisors at this office
7
Illinois · Indiana
27 years of industry experience
Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc.
1991 - Present • 35 years
Carmel, IN
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