Advisor at DAK Financial Services, LLC
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Firm
DAK Financial Services, LLC
Location
Chester, CT
Credentials
CFA®, Series 63
Industry experience
19 years
Douglas Kartsen is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is the principal of DAK Financial Services, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, Northstar Wealth Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent, authorized to sell fixed insurance and annuity products. DAK Financial Services provides individualized investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach, using both passive and active strategies, and operates as a solo independent adviser without custody of client assets.
Based on DAK Financial Services, LLC
Fixed fee range between $500.00 and $7,500.00, negotiable based on scope and complexity
$0 - $100,000: 1.25% $100,001 - $250,000: 1.10% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% $3,000,001+: Negotiable
$250.00 per hour
Chester, CT
Connecticut · Massachusetts
Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC
2026 - Present (1 year)
DAK Financial Services, LLC
2016 - Present (10 years)
Northstar Wealth Partners LLC
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
lpl financial
2010 - 2016 (6 years)
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