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Thomas Close

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

28 years

About

Thomas Close is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Close serves on the board of trustees for the Morgan County Library and is treasurer of the Hungarian Freedom Fighters Federation, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

1680 Valley Rd., Suite A

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Most active in

West Virginia

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Advisory services

2001 - 2025 (24 years)

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

1997 - 2025 (28 years)

Thomas A. Close, CPA

1980 - Present (46 years)

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