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John Bernier

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Woodstock, CT 06281-2714

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

42 years

About

John Bernier is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. He has also been associated with Ing Financial Partners, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory roles, Bernier works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using multiple account platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

14 Perrin Road

Woodstock, CT 06281-2714

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2010 - Present (16 years)

Ing Financial Partners, Inc.

2004 - Present (22 years)

Cambridge investment Research, Inc

2004 - Present (22 years)

Disclosures

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