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William Hensley

Advisor at Creative Financial Solutions, LLC

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Location

Ironton, OH 45638

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

29 years

About

William Hensley is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Creative Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has worked since 2001, and has held roles with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. since 2014. Hensley serves as a board member for Young Life Huntington and has been involved with the Rotary Club of Barboursville, including a past presidency. Creative Financial Solutions, LLC provides customized financial planning and advisory services for individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts, focusing on retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes individualized planning supported by financial software and third-party research, while investment management is conducted through dual registrations with Cambridge Investment Research and custodial platforms.

Client services

Based on Creative Financial Solutions, LLC

Financial planning

Expertise

Based on Creative Financial Solutions, LLC

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning engagements based on complexity and time required

Commissions

Commissions earned from investment and insurance products sold by advisors

Project-based

Fees based on hourly charges as needed for limited scope services

Subscriptions

Annual retainer fee for ongoing financial planning services (not deducted from accounts)

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $750.00 for financial planning services Fee-only: Financial planning fees based on complexity and net worth (starting at 0.5% of net worth) with minimum of $750; annual retainer fee for ongoing planning services

Location

807 S. Third St.

Ironton, OH 45638

Most active in

Kentucky · Ohio · Texas · West Virginia

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc

2014 - Present (12 years)

Cambridge Investment Research Inc

2014 - Present (12 years)

Creative Financial Solutions, LLC

2001 - Present (25 years)

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