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Sound Income Strategies, LLC

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Client AUM

$4,162,473,093

Clients

24,734

Advisors

126

across 65 offices

About

Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser that serves a broad mix of clients — individuals (including high net worth), corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans — through asset management, financial planning, ERISA 3(21)/3(38) plan services, and co‑/sub‑advisory arrangements. The firm also provides insurance planning and educational workshops through affiliated entities and acts as a sub‑advisor to exchange‑traded funds.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fixed‑income and income‑oriented strategies combined with fundamental and technical analysis; portfolio managers actively adjust holdings by swapping securities to manage duration, yield and credit exposure and deliver customized model or representative‑specific portfolios on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis. SIS also allocates assets to third‑party managers when appropriate and participates in ETF portfolio management and related derivatives risk oversight under fund regulatory frameworks.

Notable distinctions include an unusually large client base relative to the number of advisors, and an integrated distribution model that combines in‑house portfolio management, an affiliate broker‑dealer/insurance channel and a coaching/academy affiliate — arrangements the firm discloses as potential conflicts and addresses through supervisory processes. The firm also offers specialized services such as tailored family‑office and special‑needs planning, and it publicly discloses fee adjustments and oversight steps intended to mitigate conflicts tied to its ETF sub‑advisory role and affiliated insurance activities.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees can be fixed fees negotiated in advance per plan

Percentage

$0+: up to 1.75% annually N/A - N/A: up to 2.0% annually for a limited select group with special needs requiring additional attention

Commissions

Commissions and trail fees from sale of mutual funds, variable annuities, and insurance products by select IA-Reps registered with affiliated broker-dealer Sound Income Wealth, LLC

Project-based

Financial planning services hourly fees with a minimum of $300 per plan

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (may be waived based on client needs and complexity) Fee-only: Asset management fees, financial planning fees charged hourly or fixed fee, no commissions for advisory services

Main office

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500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 290

Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

Advisors at this office

18

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Stuart C

ChFC®, CFS®, Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Stuart Chamberlin Jr. is a financial advisor with three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently registered as an Investment Advisor Representative with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, where he has served clients since 2020. He is also the owner of Chamberlin Financial Inc., an insurance agency he founded in 2013, through which he offers fixed and life insurance products. Stuart holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Certified Fund Specialist (CFS®) designations. He is currently licensed as a Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative and maintains active Life, Health, and Annuity insurance licenses. His previous securities registrations include Series 7, Series 63, and Series 24 (Securities Principal). Sound Income Strategies manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Income planning Annuities Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Ronald S

Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Ronald Small is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and manages several non-investment-related businesses, including boat rental administration through J&J Funships and Tori-Lily Fishing, LLC. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and sub-advisory relationships.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Gary K

ChFC®, Series 63

Libertyville, IL

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Gary Komarek is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sound Income Strategies, LLC since 2016 and is also the president of North Shore Asset Management & Tax Advisory, Inc., where he oversees income tax preparation and insurance sales. His prior experience includes Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Albert F

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Albert Flores is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sound Income Strategies since 2018 and concurrently at Fortress Financial Group since 2014. Outside of advisory roles, Flores is involved with Tier One Management Group, which offers fixed insurance products. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, employing a scalable advisor network model supported by affiliated business lines and specialized services.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 66

Avon, CT

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

David Casarella is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and Webster Financial Corporation. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individual, corporate, pension, and retirement plan clients. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, offering asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and ETF sub-advisory with a focus on customized portfolio management and risk oversight.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Tamah P

Series 63, Series 66

Nashville, TN

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Tamah Pederson is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and KeyBank NA. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and ETF sub-advisory.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Peter L

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Peter Lynch is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Kansas City Life, MerCap Securities, and Cetera Advisors, and he owns The Lynch Financial Group, through which he provides advisory and insurance services. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA offering tax consulting and manages a fixed insurance business. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, insurance planning, and ETF sub-advisory.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Nina S

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Nina Strickland is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including SFG Capital Management and First American National Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties for two spouse-owned businesses unrelated to investment activities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and insurance services.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Mark G

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Mark Graber is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sound Income Strategies since 2015 and at Senior Advisors Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is president of Senior Advisors Inc., where he conducts sales of life, health, and Medicare insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity fundamental and technical review, offering customized managed portfolios and a range of advisory services including financial planning and ERISA plan services.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kristin C

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Kristin Carleton is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and James River Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in special needs planning as a part owner and CEO of All Needs Planning LLC and serves on several nonprofit boards related to disability and education, including GRASP and Carillon Academy. She is also an author and occasionally engages as a paid speaker. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, actively managing portfolios through fundamental and technical analysis while offering specialized services such as tailored family-office and special-needs planning.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Edward B

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Edward Barnard is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Formula Folios Investments and Family Legacy Wealth Management. Barnard is also involved with Family Legacy Group, Inc., where he provides fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, and Medicare and long-term care services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Sean Paige B

Series 66

Harker Heights, TX

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Sean Paige Best is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a Fire Support Officer in the Texas National Guard. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering customized portfolios and third-party manager allocations.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew G

Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Andrew Guthrie is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026, with prior experience that includes roles at Stearns Retirement Group and involvement with community organizations such as Georgia 4-H. Sound Income Strategies manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio management with a focus on fixed-income analysis and equity review, supported by a scalable advisor network and specialized family-office style services.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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William L

Series 66

Cordova, TN

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

William Lowes is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and McAdams Group, LLC. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Empower Advisory Group and Pruco Securities LLC, and he also spent six years at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett. Outside of his advisory work, Lowes serves as treasurer for the Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce and holds a role with the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and registered investment advisers, offering customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis alongside equity review.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Phillip F

Series 66, Series 63

Indianapolis, IN

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Phillip Foust is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Outside of his financial services career, he also leads funeral services at Jessen Funeral Home. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors through asset management, financial planning, and affiliated insurance services. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, actively managing portfolios with fundamental and technical analysis while offering specialized planning and sub-advisory roles.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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