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Thomas Dickinson

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Saranac, MI 48881

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

28 years

About

Thomas Dickinson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and over 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mercantile Bank of Michigan and Avantax Advisory Services, among others, and is also involved in community and nonprofit activities, including serving as a volunteer treasurer for Levalley United Methodist Church and a board member at Sparrow Ionia Hospital. Additionally, he participates in local government and redevelopment initiatives in Ionia, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored 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

356 E Main St

Saranac, MI 48881

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Mercantile Bank of Michigan (a subsidiary of MBWM)

2014 - 2025 (11 years)

Biggs, Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Mgmt. Srvs., LLC

2011 - Present (15 years)

Avantax Advisory services

2010 - 2025 (15 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2001 - 2025 (24 years)

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

1997 - 2025 (28 years)

Biggs, Hausserman, Thompson & Dickinson

1987 - Present (39 years)

Biggs, Hausserman, Thompson & Dickinson PC

1983 - Present (43 years)

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