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Wayne W Pipkorn

Advisor at Cetera — Cedarburg, WI

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

34 years

Location

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,190

Across 5,084 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Wayne Pipkorn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elected official in the Town of Cedarburg and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

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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Cedarburg, WI

8871 W Bridge St

Cedarburg WI 53012

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

34 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Town of Cedarburg

2018 - Present • 8 years

Cedarburg, WI

Avantax Advisory Services

1993 - 2025 • 32 years

Cedarburg, WI

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1992 - 2025 • 33 years

Cedarburg, WI

SELF EMPLOYED

1979 - Present • 47 years

Wmiwaukee, WI

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66, Series 24, Series 7

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CFA®

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Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Dentist Veterinarian
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Series 65

Saukville, WI

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Series 63, Series 65

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CFA®, Series 63

Mequon, WI

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Series 63, Series 65

Grafton, WI

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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