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Thomas M Rosser Jr.

Advisor at Guardian Life — Sanford, NC

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Sanford, NC 27330

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,911

Across 509 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Thomas Rosser Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, bringing 26 years of industry experience. Based in Sanford, NC, he has been with both firms since 2000. He serves on the finance committee of Broadway Baptist Church. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Guardian Life

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

Expertise

Based on Guardian Life

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Guardian Life

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Based on Guardian Life

Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $500 to $25,000 per agreement; subscription-based financial planning maximum annual fee of $25,000; business consulting or education services up to $30,000.

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: 2.05% $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.95% $2,000,000+: 1.90%

Commissions

Commissions are charged on transaction-based brokerage accounts; ticket charges include $10 per transaction in certain programs.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $100/hour to $500/hour.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based financial planning and business consulting services charged annual fees paid monthly or quarterly, up to $25,000 to $30,000 per year.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000

Location

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Sanford, NC

503 Carthage Street, Suite 205

Sanford NC 27330

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Michigan · North Carolina · Ohio · Texas · Virginia

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Park Avenue Securities

2000 - Present • 26 years

Sanford, NC

Guardian Life Ins Company

2000 - Present • 26 years

Sanford, NC

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CFP®

Sanford, NC

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PFS™

Sanford, NC

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