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Stephen Ruhmel

Advisor at LPL Financial

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Location

Alva, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

38 years

About

Stephen Ruhmel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and operates an independent photography business, Steve Ruhmel Photography, since 1985. Ruhmel is also registered as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory services such as insurance and annuity sales.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged a flat fee as negotiated.

Commissions

Brokerage services include commissions, markups, markdowns, and transaction charges; commissions may apply to mutual funds, variable annuities, and other products.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees up to $500 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range up to $15,000, or up to $500 per hour; fees are negotiated and may be flat or hourly.

Location

Alva, FL

Most active in

Florida · New Jersey

Work history

Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.

1995 - Present (31 years)

Steve Ruhmel Photography

1985 - Present (41 years)

Disclosures

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