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William James Kinkel

Advisor at Genesis Wealth Management — East Alton, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

9 years

Location

East Alton, IL 62024

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Genesis Wealth Management

Team

Total advisors

5

Across 2 offices

Clients per advisor

75 High

Avg AUM per client

$144,499 Very Low

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

William Kinkel is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management in East Alton, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been a general supervisor at Ameren Missouri since 1981. Kinkel also maintains an insurance agency operating on a limited basis. Genesis Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios and a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, ERISA plan support, and specialized planning for veterans and long-term care.

Client services

Based on Genesis Wealth Management

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Genesis Wealth Management

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Genesis Wealth Management

Retired

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $749,999: 1.00% annually $750,000 - $999,999: 0.75% annually $1,000,000+: 0.65% annually

Commissions

Commissions received by firm principals as independent insurance agents for insurance products sold.

Project-based

$175 per hour for financial planning services, billed in 15-minute or 30-minute increments depending on plan type.

Location

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East Alton, IL

1 Terminal Drive, Suite A

East Alton IL 62024

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Illinois · Missouri

Work history

9 years of industry experience

William Kinkel, Sole Proprietor

2021 - Present • 5 years

East Alton, IL

Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

East Alton, IL

Ameren Missouri

1981 - Present • 45 years

West Alton, MO

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66

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Early retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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