Charles Shaefer
Advisor at AIS Planning
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About
Charles Shaefer is a financial advisor with AIS Planning in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at AIS Planning since 2015 and previously at Keystone Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors, utilizing model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and client communication.
Client services
Based on AIS Planning
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Expertise
Based on AIS Planning
Retirement income strategy
Social Security optimization
General estate planning guidance
College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
Tax strategies for small businesses
Fee options
Fixed financial planning fees generally ranging from $200/month to $15,000/quarter
$0 - $1,000,000: 0.75% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.90% (3(38) Fiduciary) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.68% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.82% (3(38) Fiduciary) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.72% (3(38) Fiduciary) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.66% (3(38) Fiduciary) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.45% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.54% (3(38) Fiduciary) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.35% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.42% (3(38) Fiduciary) $50,000,001+: Negotiated
Commission-based compensation from insurance product sales by licensed insurance agents associated with the firm
Project-specific services charged at $300/hour with a minimum of $1,800
Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee requirement of $2,500 per year (waivable or negotiable) Fee-only: Fixed fees ranging from $200/month to $15,000/quarter depending on client complexity; initial onboarding fee up to $10,000 (negotiable, can be waived); project-specific fees at $300/hour with a minimum of $1,800; qualified retirement plan consulting fees with initial onboarding fee up to $1,000
Location
622 Roosevelt Road, Suite 160
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Most active in
Charles S has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Florida · Minnesota
Work history
AIS Planning
2015 - Present (11 years)
Keystone Wealth Advisors, Inc.
2013 - 2018 (5 years)
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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