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Thomas James Kachel Jr.

Advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services — Rockville, VA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Rockville, VA

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Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Multi-team

Total advisors

157

Across 98 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Low

Avg AUM per client

$327,118 Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

Thomas Kachel Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2020 and previously spent 21 years with Commonwealth Financial Network and Commonwealth Equity Services. He is a partner and 50% owner of Wealth Management Strategies, LLP, a private Virginia limited liability partnership operating as a branch office in the securities industry. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Client services

Based on Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Annual Planning Service charged as a flat dollar amount, agreed upon in advance with client

Percentage

$0 - $249,999: 2.75% $250,000 - $499,999: 2.65% $500,000 - $999,999: 2.50% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999: 2.40% $5,000,000+: 2.40%

Project-based

Hourly financial planning/consulting fees charged as a flat rate per hour, amount depends on location and experience of Advisor Representative

Other

Account minimum: No minimum asset or income requirements to be a client Minimum fee: Minimum annual management fee is $90.00

Location

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Rockville, VA

Rockville VA

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

33 years of industry experience

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

2020 - Present • 6 years

Woodbury, NY

Vanderbilt Securities, LLC

2020 - Present • 6 years

Woodbury, NY

#Ia Commonwealth Financial Network

1998 - 2019 • 21 years

Rockville, VA

Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc.

1998 - 2019 • 21 years

Rockville, VA

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Series 65

Glen Allen, VA

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Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

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General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Series 65

Goochland, VA

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General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Cash flow / budgeting Self-Employed
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ChFC®, Series 66, Series 65

Richmond, VA

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Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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