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Zachary Clayton Phillips

Advisor at LVZ, Inc. — Clarkesville, GA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

10 years

Location

Clarkesville, GA 30523

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LVZ, Inc.

Team

Total advisors

16

Across 9 offices

Clients per advisor

152 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$445,535 Very Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

Zachary Phillips is a financial advisor at LVZ, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and NEXT Financial Group. Phillips serves as a board member of the Clarkesville Planning Commission. LVZ, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager selection for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.125 billion in assets across 17 advisors and employs a range of portfolio strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis.

Client services

Based on LVZ, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on LVZ, Inc.

Retirement income strategy ESG / Sustainable investing

Demographic focus

Based on LVZ, Inc.

Christian Faith Based

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Fee options

Fixed

$250 per quarter for Outside Management Consulting Services; flat fees for financial planning (quoted per project); up to $500 for estate planning access services; flat investment advisory fee for non-traded assets (negotiable)

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 1.5% $750,000 - $1,500,000: 1.25% $1,500,001 - $3,000,000: 1%

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Subscriptions

Ongoing monthly fees for financial planning and consulting services (negotiable)

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 and above Minimum fee: $60 annual maintenance fee for accounts below $100,000 (charged quarterly or monthly in increments) Fee-only: Financial planning fees: hourly rate up to $400/hr, fixed fees (up to 3% of assets analyzed), ongoing monthly fees (negotiable, min $100)

Location

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Clarkesville, GA

138 East Water Street

Clarkesville GA 30523

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

10 years of industry experience

LVZ, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Holland, MI

Securities America Advisors

2017 - 2021 • 4 years

Stockbridge, GA

Securities America Inc.

2017 - 2021 • 4 years

Stockbridge, GA

NEXT Financial Group

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Stockbridge, GA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66

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