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Douglas Shields

Advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

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Location

Greenville, OH 45331

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

33 years

About

Douglas Shields is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2000 and is also affiliated with May Financial Group and CFD Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as vice president of CD Shields Farm. Creative Financial Designs serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of investment strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with flexible billing options and a suite of affiliated financial and advisory services.

Client services

Based on Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies

Demographic focus

Based on Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Religious/faith focused

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Starting at 0.50% annually up to 2.00% annually for Brokerage Management platform $0+: Starting at 0.50% annually up to 1.50% annually for Self-Directed Management platform $0+: Starting at 0.50% annually up to 1.50% annually for Variable Annuity Management platform $0+: Starting at 0.50% annually up to 1.50% annually for Non-Discretionary Advisory Services

Project-based

Hourly fee up to $350 per hour, negotiable

Subscriptions

Retainer fees from $25 per month up to $3,500 per month, negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $7,000 Minimum fee: Custodial fee charged by cfd Investments for accounts at NFS: $8 monthly minimum fee Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated between 0.50% and 2.00% annually depending on service and platform

Location

425 Memorial Drive

Greenville, OH 45331

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

Creative Financial Designs, Inc

2000 - Present (26 years)

May Financial Group

1998 - Present (28 years)

CFD Investments, Inc.

1992 - Present (34 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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Trent M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Trent May is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Financial Designs since 2009 and also maintains roles at CFD Investments, Inc. and May Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Nordecke and acts as Matchday Operations Director for Columbus Crew matches and related events. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an asset-class model allocation approach informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing, with various fee structures and platform options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Terry M

ChFC®, Series 63

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Terry May is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Greenville, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2003 and also serves as president of May Financial Group Inc., an independent insurance sales business. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Gary C

Series 63

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Gary Cloyd is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked in various capacities at Creative Financial Designs, May Financial Group, and other affiliated firms since 1992. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance sales, including Medicare Supplement products. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations supported by third-party research and offers a range of strategies from passive ETFs to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Wayne F

Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Wayne Fourman is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Greenville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2006 and is also involved with CFD Investments, Inc. Additionally, he serves as an officer and deacon at Faith Baptist Church. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a variety of strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Wesley W

Series 63

Ansonia, OH

Calton & Associates, Inc.

Wesley Wilt is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent for Wilt Insurance, focusing on the sales and service of life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers both fee-based and commissionable products through its dual registration as an investment adviser and broker-dealer, with investment recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Stefan B

Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, OH

Lincoln Investment

Stefan Biddinger is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at firms including W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pastor at Xenia Nazarene Church and works as an agent for Midwest Employee Benefits Group, assisting school district employees with voluntary life and disability insurance benefits. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets with a network of nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers, offering financial planning, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice through a combination of advisor consultation and programmatic management.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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