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Walter Lee Ruddiman

Advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC — Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Lake Havasu City, AZ

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American Independent Securities Group, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

46

Across 31 offices

Clients per advisor

94 High

Avg AUM per client

$222,955 Very Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Walter Ruddiman is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with American Independent Securities Group since 2005 and has operated the Ruddiman Insurance Agency, Inc. since 1980, specializing in life and health insurance sales and service. American Independent Securities Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements alongside access to third-party managers and estate-planning services.

Client services

Based on American Independent Securities Group, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on American Independent Securities Group, LLC

Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees typically range from $100 to $4,000

Percentage

0.75% to 2.5% (negotiable, based on total assets, scope of engagement, investment style, types of investments)

Project-based

Financial planning fees may be charged hourly from $50 to $250 per hour; third-party estate planning hourly fees agreed upon at engagement start

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 Fee-only: Financial planning fees charged hourly ($50 to $250 per hour) or fixed fee ($100 to $4,000)

Location

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lake Havasu City AZ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona

Work history

30 years of industry experience

American Independent Securities Group, LLC

2005 - Present • 21 years

Eagle, ID

Ruddiman Insurance Agency Inc.

1980 - Present • 46 years

Salem, OR

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Business activities & affiliations

Marianne N

CFP®

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Imagine Financial Services

FINANCIAL CLARITY, EDUCATION, AND PEACE OF MIND FOR WOMEN From one woman to another, I understand the unique challenges you face in having an empowered relationship with your money. I am here to help you navigate your finances, no matter what your stage of life. I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! Please schedule a complimentary, no-obligation first appointment. This gives us the chance to chat, get to know one another, and determine if my services are going to be a good fit for you You can reach me directly with an email to [email protected], give me a call at (760) 472-5155, or tap that big blue button to the left that reads "Contact Marianne Nolte". Best regards, Marianne M Nolte, CFP® Imagine Financial Services www.imaginefinancialservices.com Read Marianne's blog posts here: https://www.imaginefinancialservices.com/blog

General retirement planning Women's Finance Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Jaimi D

Series 63, Series 66

Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Established Professionals
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George M

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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Brian S

CFP®, Series 63

Lake Havasu City, AZ

OSAIC

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Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Brandon W

Series 66

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Edward Jones

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Scott H

Series 66

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Edward Jones

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Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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