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Richard Pascale

Advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp.

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Location

Massapequa Park, NY

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

26 years

About

Richard Pascale is a financial advisor at LifeMark Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has served as an independent insurance agent and co-owner of Classic Benefit Planners, Ltd. since 2005. At Classic Benefit Planners, he manages sales and accounting duties related to life, health, and accident insurance. LifeMark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized, suitability-driven advice and manages accounts using various portfolio programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Client services

Based on Lifemark Securities Corp.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Lifemark Securities Corp.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees typically range from $250 to $5,000 depending on complexity; also one-time fees possible.

Percentage

$0+: IAR fee from 0.35% to 0.5% depending on asset level, maximum cannot exceed 2.0%; client fee may exceed 2.0% due to add-ons N/A - N/A: IAR fees are negotiable and may be discounted or premium based on complexity and require preapproval

Commissions

Yes, as broker-dealer, commissions earned by IARs on commissionable products sold outside advisory services.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees typically range from $100 to $500 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees may apply depending on the custodian or platform used; specific amounts not stated. Fee-only: Yes, investment advisory services fees payable as percentage of assets; IAR fees negotiated within stated ranges; no commissions on advisory services.

Location

Massapequa Park, NY

Most active in

New York

Work history

Independent Insurance Agent

2005 - Present (21 years)

Classic Benefit Planners, Ltd.

2005 - Present (21 years)

Lifemark Securities Corp.

2005 - Present (21 years)

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