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Sarah Berner

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Lisbon, IA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

21 years

About

Sarah Berner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2018 and previously at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services and Securities Management & Research. Outside of her advisory role, Berner is involved in several business ventures including co-ownership of a liquor store and a bar, as well as serving as secretary/treasurer for a concrete and snow removal company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and third-party strategists.

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

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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

Lisbon, IA

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

BFC Planning, Inc.

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Securities Management & Research, Inc.

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

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