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Edward Bails

Advisor at Fortified Wealth

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Firm

Fortified Wealth

Location

Elkhart, IN 46514

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

28 years

About

Edward Bails is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is the owner and president of B2 Financial, Inc., an insurance agency, and currently serves as the sole advisor at Fortified Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Enlightened Finance LLC, AE Wealth Management, Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial. Fortified Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and integrates advisory services with affiliated insurance and tax/accounting offerings under common control.

Client services

Based on Fortified Wealth

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Fortified Wealth

Retirement income strategy Income planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $1,500 to $15,000

Percentage

$0 - $200,000: 1.50% $200,001 - $500,000: 1.30% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 1.00% $1,500,001+: $15,000 + 0.30% on any amount over $2,000,000

Commissions

Insurance commissions earned by affiliated insurance professional, separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

$300 per hour for financial planning services

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees at $300 per hour; Fixed fees range from $1,500 to $15,000; Fees may be negotiable

Location

3110 Windsor Court, Suite B

Elkhart, IN 46514

Most active in

Indiana · Michigan · Texas

Work history

Fortified Wealth Advisors. LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Enlightened Finance LLC

2021 - 2024 (3 years)

AE Wealth Management, LLC

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

Securities America, inc.

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Arbor Point Advisors, LLC

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Private Advisor Group, LLC

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

LPL Financial

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

B2 FINANCIAL Inc. d/b/a Fortified Wealth

2009 - Present (17 years)

Disclosures

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