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Vasso Daniel Laforest

Advisor at Cetera — Plattsburgh, NY State Route 3

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

29 years

Location

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,094 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Vasso Laforest is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Laforest worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, Laforest owns and operates a real estate brokerage and provides accounting and tax preparation services through her CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party model portfolios or create customized strategies across a range of program options and custodial relationships.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Plattsburgh, NY State Route 3

742 State Route 3

Plattsburgh NY 12901

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Plattsburgh, NY

LaForest Realty

2024 - Present • 2 years

Plattsburgh, NY

Vasso D. LaForest, CPA

2024 - Present • 2 years

Plattsburgh, NY

Tax II, LLC

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

Plattsburgh, NY

Avantax Advisory services

1998 - 2025 • 27 years

Plattsburgh, NY

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

1996 - 2025 • 29 years

Plattsburgh, NY

SELF-EMPLOYED

1995 - Present • 31 years

Cadyville, NY

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