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Thomas Eacott

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Victoria, IL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

35 years

About

Thomas Eacott is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed in accounting through T & C Financial Inc. since 2005, serving as its president. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans nationwide through a network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

Victoria, IL

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

Self Employed Accounting T & C Financial Inc.

2005 - Present (21 years)

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2003 - Present (23 years)

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