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Donald Galade

Advisor at GFS Financial Advisors, LLC

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Firm

GFS Financial Advisors, LLC

Location

Hazleton, PA 18201

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

15 years

Client services

Financial planning Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services up to $5,000

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 1.90% $1,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.65% $10,000,000 - $49,999,999: 1.40% $50,000,000+: 1.15%

Project-based

$250 per hour for financial planning services

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fee of $250; Fixed fees up to $5,000; Subscription fees $29.99 per month or $240 annually; Third party managed account fees vary by asset tiers as disclosed.

Work history

Cheradon and Associates LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

GFS Financial Advisors, LLC

2010 - Present (16 years)

Galade Financial Services, Inc.

2004 - Present (22 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Matthew E

Series 66

Tamaqua, PA

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Wealth management General retirement planning

Deron G

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Hazle Township, PA

Edward Jones

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing

Courtney C

Series 66

Jim Thorpe, PA

Merrill

Courtney Clements is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2009 and focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Courtney's approach emphasizes listening to clients and helping them make informed decisions to develop personalized financial plans. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Courtney holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree and an Accredited Certificate from Cedar Crest College. Beyond her professional work, Courtney is involved in community activities such as Junior Achievement and the PTA. Her personal interests include biking, cooking, gardening, music, reading, running, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Wealth management Women Professionals Women's Finance

Thomas S

Series 63, Series 66

Hazleton, PA

Edward Jones

General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning

Donald G

Series 63, Series 66

Hazle Township, PA

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Charitable giving & philanthropy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Religious/faith focused Values-based investing
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Justin W

Series 65

Conyngham, PA

Wagner Wealth Management, Corp.

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