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Thomas Alan Ren

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Roaring River, NC

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

30 years

Location

Roaring River, NC

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,913

Across 2,201 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Thomas Ren is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Crown Capital Securities LP, and Westside Swarm RFC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Tommy's Bodacious Foods and serves as lead of the finance committee at his local church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using multiple platforms and discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.

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

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Roaring River, NC

Roaring River NC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

North Carolina · Texas

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

LPL Financial

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Roaring River, NC

Crown Capital Securities LP

2016 - 2024 • 8 years

Orange, CA

Westside Swarm RFC

2006 - 2018 • 12 years

Littleton, CO

Tommy's Bodacious Foods

2006 - 2022 • 16 years

Littleton, CO

Bull & Bear Financial Outfitters

2002 - Present • 24 years

Littleton, CO

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