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Charles Trachsel

Advisor at Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

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Firm

Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

Location

St. Peter's, MO 63376

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

24 years

About

Charles Trachsel is a financial advisor at Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Retirement Plan Advisors since 2006. He is also involved with Foodmaker Franchises Inc. and serves on the Board of Trustees for Visitation Academy, where he contributes to strategic guidance. Additionally, he volunteers as Vice President of Meeting Organization and Volunteer Coordination for the Father’s Club for Visitation. Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC specializes in retirement plan design, fiduciary and investment consulting, and participant-level advisory services primarily for public-sector employer-sponsored plans. The firm also provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical components and a focus on no-load or load-waived investment vehicles.

Client services

Based on Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

Public Service Employee Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning average $600 (basic) and $1,500 (comprehensive)

Percentage

$0+: Tiered program fee for Team-Directed (WealthPort) based on account size, maximum total fee 2.25% annually $0+: Up to 2.25% annually for asset-based consulting fee in limited circumstances $0+: Up to 2.25% annually for Investment Managed Accounts $0+: Up to 2.25% annually for Retirement Plan Advisors’ PortfolioPlus $0+: Up to 2.25% annually for Advisor-Directed (WealthPort) $0+: Up to 2.15% annually for CAAP (WealthPort)

Commissions

Commissions may be received from sale of insurance and securities products by affiliated broker/dealer representatives

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning typically range from $100-$250 per hour, not to exceed $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum financial planning fee of $150 Fee-only: Financial planning fees may be fixed, hourly, or asset-based; hourly fees range from $100-$250 per hour, up to $500 per hour; fixed fees average $600 to $1,500

Location

1 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

St. Peter's, MO 63376

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC

2006 - Present (20 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2005 - Present (21 years)

Foodmaker Franchises Inc

1996 - Present (30 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Chesterfield, MO

Mills Barrington Advisors, LLC.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Wealth management
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John L

ChFC®, Series 63

O' Fallon, MO

JM Lotshaw Consulting

Active portfolio management
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Gary C

Series 63, Series 65

Chesterfield, MO

Premier Wealth Advisory Services, Inc.

Active portfolio management
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Matthew D

Series 66

St. Peters, MO

Durham Wealth Management, LLC

General retirement planning General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Stephen P

Series 63, Series 65

Chesterfield, MO

S.P. Parkin & Co

Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting

Michael D

CFP®, CPA

Cottleville, MO

Peakview Strategies

Too often during my prior time in the financial world, I saw companies that operated under old models that cared only about selling products, offered incomplete solutions and outdated technology that’s out of step with how the world works, or incentivized their employees and affiliates for things not in the client’s best interests. It is my intention that Peakview Strategies will fix those shortcomings and bring a select group of clients a new experience unlike what they’ve read about online when working with a stereotypical financial advisor. I’d love the opportunity to be of service if you like what you see. I believe it’s my mission in life to help you win with your money, and I have the professional experience and expertise to make it happen. I care deeply about my clients and want to be their biggest advocates in their unique missions to make the most of their money. The best compliments I’ve received are those who have expressed their gratitude for guidance to results they didn’t think were possible and for encouragement to keep going to get to those destinations. When not working to benefit my clients or honing my craft, you’ll likely find me traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, or enjoying one of my many other hobbies. I’m an avid follower of sports, love smoking meat and tasting bourbon, drinking coffee and like the historical figure I’d love to meet (Winston Churchill), am easily satisfied with the very best. I do my best to undo all the smoked meat and bourbon by plugging in for some quality time exercising.

Income planning Engineering Professional Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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