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Chad Ericson

Advisor at RDA Financial network

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Location

Akron, IA 51001

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

26 years

About

Chad Ericson is an investment advisor with RDA Financial Network in Akron, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RDA Financial Network since 2011 and currently serves as the firm’s President and Chief Information Security Officer. Ericson is also involved in community development through his role as a director of Akron Development Corp and serves on the Akron-Westfield Education Excellence Foundation board. RDA Financial Network serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of proprietary models and third-party sub-advisors, focusing on long-term investment strategies with flexibility for tactical adjustments.

Client services

Based on RDA Financial network

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

Expertise

Based on RDA Financial network

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Percentage

Up to 2.05% annually, depending on size and complexity of client account or retirement plan

Commissions

IARs may earn commissions from securities and insurance products sold through United Planners and as independent insurance agents

Project-based

Financial planning billed hourly at $150 - $250 per hour with a minimum of three hours; no flat rate planning fees

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee for financial planning is $500

Location

321 Reed St #2, Po Box 136

Akron, IA 51001

Most active in

Iowa · Louisiana · Nebraska · Texas

Work history

RDA Financial Network

2021 - Present (5 years)

Akron-Westfield Education Excellence Foundation

2017 - Present (9 years)

United Planners Financial Services

2016 - Present (10 years)

250 Reed Street LLC DBA The Loft

2014 - Present (12 years)

RDA Financial Network

2011 - Present (15 years)

Cambridge investment Research, Inc

2011 - 2016 (5 years)

Akron Health Care Inc

2009 - Present (17 years)

Akron Health Care

2009 - Present (17 years)

Cornerstone Properties

2005 - Present (21 years)

Akron Development Corp

2005 - Present (21 years)

Chad Ericson

2004 - Present (22 years)

Legacy Financial, LLC

2004 - Present (22 years)

Legacy Financial LLC

2004 - Present (22 years)

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