Advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC.
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Firm
OSAIC Institutions, INC.
Location
Morehead City, NC 28557
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $20,000; ERISA plan fixed fees up to $100,000
$0+: Negotiable up to 2.50% maximum annually for customized advisory services $0+: Up to 1.25% for ERISA plan services (negotiable) $0+: Up to 1.25% for retirement plan services (negotiable)
Commissions earned on securities and insurance products sold; trail fees may offset advisory fees on annuities; structuring fees up to 0.65% on structured products
Financial planning and consulting hourly fees generally range from $50 to $750 per hour; ERISA plan hourly fees up to $300 per hour
Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees range from $50 to $750 per hour; fixed fees up to $20,000 depending on complexity; ERISA plan hourly fees up to $300 per hour; fixed fees up to $100,000 for ERISA plans
infinex Investments, Inc.
2013 - Present (13 years)
First Bancorp
2012 - Present (14 years)
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Series 63, Series 66
Morehead City, NC
Edward Jones
ChFC®, Series 66
Havelock, NC
Edward Jones
Series 66
Morehead City, NC
Edward Jones
ChFC®, Series 66
Morehead City, NC
Edward Jones
Series 63, Series 65
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Merrill
Stephen Sharkey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1989, focusing on creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients' priorities and life goals. Stephen’s approach emphasizes developing holistic, tailored wealth management plans that consider each client’s unique personality and needs. Stephen’s expertise encompasses liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Stephen earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Stephen is actively engaged in his community, volunteering with organizations such as JDRF. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, music, photography, singing, traveling, woodworking, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Beaufort, NC
Edward Jones
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