Tess Childs
Advisor at Cetera
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About
Tess Childs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Mercantile Bank of Michigan and currently provides accounting and tax services through Stephenson & Company, P.C. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in coaching at Ogemaw Heights High School and serves as treasurer for the Ogemaw Youth Basketball Organization. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, combining advisor-managed accounts with model portfolios and third-party solutions, supported by its unique integration of retirement and fiduciary capabilities.
Client services
Based on Cetera
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Expertise
Based on Cetera
Wealth management
Tax-loss harvesting
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Charitable giving & philanthropy
Fee options
Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client
$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)
Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client
Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case
Location
203 S Second St
West Branch, MI 48661
Most active in
Tess C has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Michigan
Work history
Cetera
2022 - Present (4 years)
Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
2022 - Present (4 years)
Ogemaw Heights High School
2022 - Present (4 years)
Stephenson & Company, P.C.
2022 - Present (4 years)
Mercantile Bank Of Michigan
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
Grand valley state university
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Ogemaw Heights High School
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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