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William David Kessler

Advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC — Athol, MA

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Athol, MA 01331

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Founders Financial Securities LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

116

Across 68 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$385,425 Low

HNW client ratio

15% Typical

About

William Kessler is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Athol Savings Bank and is District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, involving charitable activities. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Client services

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees possible for financial planning; also $500 annual subscription fee for TheFreedomStrategies.com

Percentage

$0 - $25,000: up to 2.50%; or $125 minimum annual fee prorated monthly, whichever is greater (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $25,000+: up to 2.50% (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $0 - $4,999: N/A (minimum not met; exceptions possible) $5,000 - $24,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($50 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $25,000 - $99,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($75 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $100,000+: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($100 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $10,000+: 1.65% annually (Managed Portfolio Program) $0+: no account minimum for FCMS Managed Accounts, fees typically up to 2.75% annually $0 - $1,000,000: up to 1.70% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $1,000,000+: up to 1.40% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $0+: up to 2.00% annually or flat fee for Freedom Independence Plan (retirement plan advisory) $0+: $500 annually (quarterly installments) for TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription

Commissions

Commissions possible if IAR is also a Registered Representative; separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour, negotiable

Subscriptions

TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription fee is $500 annually, paid quarterly in arrears

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $125 minimum annual fee for some Independence Advisory accounts opened below $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour or $30,000 per year, negotiable; flat fees or hourly rates possible

Location

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Athol, MA

2070 Main Street

Athol MA 01331

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Louisiana · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Texas

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Founders Financial Securities, LLC

2006 - Present • 20 years

Timonium, MD

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Cameron F

CFP®, Series 66

Athol, MA

Founders Financial Securities LLC

Cameron Feyrer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Founders Financial Securities LLC. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and KPMG. He serves as a board member of the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce in Athol, MA. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Series 63, Series 66

Gardner, MA

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John M

Series 66

Northfield, MA

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Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Series 66

Richmond, NH

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Amanda M

ChFC®, Series 66

Gardner, MA

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Michael S

Series 66

Gardner, MA

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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