Howard Dobson Jr.
Advisor at American Financial Management, Ltd.
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Advisor at American Financial Management, Ltd.
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Location
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
45 years
Howard Dobson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with American Financial Management, Ltd. since 1983 and previously worked at several related firms including American Financial Securities, Inc. and Investors Professional Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Dobson is an author and speaker, managing book sales and speaking engagements through a related entity. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, volunteering on various committees and its charitable foundation. American Financial Management, Ltd. serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities by providing discretionary asset allocation, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a modern-portfolio approach using multiple analysis methods and offers specialized services such as participant account management through third-party platforms and RIA-to-RIA technology consulting.
Based on American Financial Management, Ltd.
Financial planning fixed fees: $3,500 for full plan, $2,500 for significant updates; fees are negotiable and may be waived for clients.
Up to 2.0% annually (negotiable flat rate for asset management and ERISA plan services)
Investment Advisor Representatives receive commissions from sales of securities and insurance products separately; these are conflicts of interest mitigated by disclosure.
6003 University Avenue, Ste C
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Iowa
Balanced Security Planning Inc
2022 - Present (4 years)
American Financial Securities, Inc.
2001 - 2022 (21 years)
American Financial Management, Ltd
1983 - Present (43 years)
Investors Professional Services Inc
1980 - 2022 (42 years)
Independent insurance agent
1980 - Present (46 years)
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