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Troy J Bennett

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Temple, TX

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

24 years

Location

Temple, TX

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

461

Across 293 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Troy Bennett is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Temple, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2010, with prior experience at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and Carillon Investments, Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of firm- and third-party investment models, strategic asset allocation, and ongoing portfolio monitoring across various risk profiles.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Temple, TX

Temple TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Independent Financial group

2010 - Present • 16 years

San Diego, CA

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2006 - 2010 • 4 years

Medford, OR

Carillon Investments, Inc.

2004 - 2006 • 2 years

Medford, OR

Disclosures

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CFP®

Temple, TX

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Series 63, Series 65

Belton, TX

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General retirement planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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CFP®, Series 63

Salado, TX

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65, Series 66

Temple, TX

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