Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Location
Boone, NC 28607
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
William Helms Jr is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corp. for 15 years before joining Cambridge in 2023. Outside of advising, Helms is active as a musician in Boone, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension plans through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.
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Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated
$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%
Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products
Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour
Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting
895 State Farm Rd Ste 201
Boone, NC 28607
North Carolina · Texas
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
2023 - Present (3 years)
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Lincoln Financial Securities Corp.
2008 - 2023 (15 years)
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