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Benjamin Cauthorn

Advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

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Location

Strasburg, VA

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

22 years

About

Benjamin Cauthorn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Edward Jones and nine years at Cornerstone Wealth Management, an independent investment advisory firm he operates alongside his role at LPL. Outside of finance, he is involved in a small engine repair and welding business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Lpl sponsored advisory programs; investment management & research subscription licensing

Expertise

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees $500 to $5,000; pension consulting flat fees $750 to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: Up to 2.4% $500,000 - $999,999.99: Up to 1.9% $1,000,000+: Up to 1.4%

Commissions

Certain representatives earn commissions as registered representatives of LPL for sale of securities/products outside advisory accounts

Project-based

Up to $400/hour for financial planning and consulting; $250/hour for retirement consulting and management

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Hourly rate up to $400 for financial advisors; flat fees range from $500 to $5,000 for financial planning; hourly fee $250 for retirement consulting; flat fees range from $750 to $10,000 for ongoing pension consulting

Location

Strasburg, VA

Most active in

California · Virginia

Work history

Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

LPL Financial, llc

2017 - Present (9 years)

Edward Jones

2003 - 2017 (14 years)

Disclosures

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