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Thomas Vastardis

Advisor at Cetera

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Firm

Cetera

Location

Matawan, NJ 07747

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

27 years

About

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years and operates Thomas Vastardis & Associates, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, combining retirement and institutional capabilities with a broad advisory platform.

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$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)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

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

30 Freneau Avenue, Building B Unit 2 D

Matawan, NJ 07747

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1998 - 2025 (27 years)

Thomas Vastardis & Associates

1996 - Present (30 years)

Disclosures

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