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Derek Karner

Advisor at OSAIC

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Location

Ludlow, VT 05149

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

8 years

About

Derek Karner is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. for seven years and was involved in the furniture business at Clear Lake Furniture for 27 years. He is a trustee of the Karner Family Trust and is affiliated with Diamond Point Wealth Partners as a financial advisor. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that integrates risk tolerance assessments, asset allocation software, and portfolio optimization, offering a wide range of investment products and access to multiple custodial platforms.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services fixed fees from $500 to $15,000; Retirement Plan Consulting Services fixed fees from $1,000 to $100,000.

Percentage

$0 - $5,500: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $5,500 - $10,000: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $10,000+: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program

Commissions

Advisory Representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents for securities or insurance product sales outside advisory accounts.

Project-based

$0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services, and Retirement Plan Consulting Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 to $10,000 depending on program Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives; often asset-based fees with wrap or non-wrap structures; fees can be up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program; fee schedules vary by program and Advisory Representative.

Location

101 Main St, Unit #3

Ludlow, VT 05149

Most active in

Florida · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Vermont

Work history

OSAIC

2024 - Present (2 years)

American Portfolios Financial Services Inc.

2017 - 2024 (7 years)

Clear Lake Furniture

1993 - 2020 (27 years)

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