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Christopher Karampatsos

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Williamstown, MA 01267

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

6 years

About

Christopher Karampatsos is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked previously at MountainOne Bank and operates Karampatsos Tax Service, where he provides tax preparation services. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing Berkshire Carpet, Inc. and co-owns Karampatsos & Associates, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, supported by a comprehensive back-office platform.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

24 Water Street

Williamstown, MA 01267

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

Karampatsos & Associates, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2024 - Present (2 years)

Karampatsos & Associates, LLC

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

MountainOne Bank dba MountainOne Investments

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Karampatsos Tax Service

2017 - Present (9 years)

Pappa Charlie's Deli

2006 - Present (20 years)

Berkshire Carpet, Inc.

1997 - Present (29 years)

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