Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Location
Kalona, IA 52247
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
22 years
Brian Kelso is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2007 and has concurrently worked as an independent insurance agent since 2002. Kelso is also the president of Vel-Donna, Inc., a storage rental business, and is a member of the Rotary Club in Kalona, IA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using multiple account platforms and a variety of investment strategies.
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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
$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%
Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products
Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour
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
208 Fifth St
Kalona, IA 52247
Iowa · Texas
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC
2007 - Present (19 years)
Cambridge investment Research, Inc
2007 - Present (19 years)
Independent Insurance Sales Agent
2002 - Present (24 years)
Vel-Donna, Inc.
1996 - Present (30 years)
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