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Thomas Brennan III

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

12 years

About

Thomas Brennan III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Voya Financial Advisors. He is also involved as an independent insurance agent, focusing on the sale of fixed insurance products and employee benefits. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans, managing over $163 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and combines retirement and fiduciary capabilities with its broad trust and institutional platform.

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

653 Skippack Pike Ste 15 A

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Wissahickon Creek Advisers

2021 - Present (5 years)

Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Northwetern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Unemployed

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Management

2013 - 2020 (7 years)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE Insurance Company

2012 - 2020 (8 years)

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2012 - 2017 (5 years)

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