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Thomas Allen

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Clyo, GA

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

32 years

About

Thomas Allen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and has been self-employed since 1973. Outside of his advisory work, Allen is a 50% partner in a farming operation and serves as vice chairman of the Effingham County Elections Board, which oversees local election processes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers across multiple account platforms.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Clyo, GA

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2010 - Present (16 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2010 - Present (16 years)

SELF EMPLOYED

1973 - Present (53 years)

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