Advisor at Sterling Wealth Management, Inc.
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Firm
Sterling Wealth Management, Inc.
Location
Champaign, IL 61820
Credentials
CFP®, Series 65
Industry experience
5 years
Seth Elam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Sterling Wealth Management, Inc. since 2018 and previously held positions at Busey Wealth Management and RSM US LLP. Sterling Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans with private wealth management and asset management services. The firm follows an evidence-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing fundamental analysis, global diversification, asset allocation, and cost minimization.
Based on Sterling Wealth Management, Inc.
Flat fees may apply based on hourly rate for Financial Consulting projects
$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,000.01 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually $5,000,000.01+: 0.50% annually
$250/hour for Certified Financial Planner professional
Account minimum: $1,000,000 Fee-only: Fee-only private wealth management; fees computed as a percentage of assets under management; no commissions.
301 N. Neil Street, Suite 203
Champaign, IL 61820
Illinois · Texas
Sterling Wealth Management, Inc.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Busey Wealth Management
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Unemployed
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
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