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Zakary Gales

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Ridgefield, WA 98642

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Zakary Gales is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions at Walmart and as a domestic partner. He is also registered as an agent in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, third-party strategists, and discretionary or non-discretionary account management.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

600 S 74th Place Suite 108

Ridgefield, WA 98642

Most active in

Washington

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisor, Inc

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2024 - Present (2 years)

Domestic Partner

2021 - 2024 (3 years)

Domestic Partner

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

Walmart

2017 - 2019 (2 years)

Domestic Partner

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

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