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Robert Kosty

Advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp.

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Location

Hernando, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

25 years

About

Robert Kosty is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Hernando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifemark since 2018 and previously spent five years with Foresters Equity Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Kosty has served as an Independent Insurance Agent since 2002 and is active in KAIROS Prison Ministry International, where he holds roles including Donor Coordinator and Financial Secretary. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement-plan sponsors, employing suitability-driven advice through various managed account programs and custom portfolio management 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

Hernando, FL

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

Lifemark Securities Corp.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Foresters Equity Services, Inc

2013 - 2018 (5 years)

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT

2002 - Present (24 years)

Disclosures

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