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Benjamin Strautmann

Advisor at The Life Group Financial Services

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Location

Fremont, MI 49412

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

2 years

About

Benjamin Strautmann is a financial advisor with The Life Group Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Compass Credit Union, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Karsten Financial Group. The Life Group Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and wealth consulting to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm employs a core/satellite investment strategy combining various asset types and offers services such as portfolio management, retirement-plan design, and educational seminars.

Client services

Based on The Life Group Financial Services

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

Expertise

Based on The Life Group Financial Services

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on The Life Group Financial Services

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.10% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,001+: 0.75%

Project-based
Subscriptions

Up to 1% of 401(k) account balance monthly or quarterly

Other

Account minimum: $250,000

Location

33 W Main Street

Fremont, MI 49412

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Guncheon Financial, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Compass Credit Union

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

Karsten Financial Group

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

Raymond James

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Dupaco Community Credit Union

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

Dubuque Bank & Trust

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Dupaco Community Credit Union

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

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