Advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC
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Firm
Founders Financial Securities LLC
Location
Athol, MA 01331
Credentials
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
38 years
William Kessler is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Athol Savings Bank and is District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, involving charitable activities. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.
Based on Founders Financial Securities LLC
Flat fees possible for financial planning; also $500 annual subscription fee for TheFreedomStrategies.com
$0 - $25,000: up to 2.50%; or $125 minimum annual fee prorated monthly, whichever is greater (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $25,000+: up to 2.50% (Independence Advisory at Pershing) $0 - $4,999: N/A (minimum not met; exceptions possible) $5,000 - $24,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($50 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $25,000 - $99,999: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($75 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $100,000+: up to 2.50% plus custodial fee ($100 annual, charged quarterly) (Independence Advisory at Axos and Schwab) $10,000+: 1.65% annually (Managed Portfolio Program) $0+: no account minimum for FCMS Managed Accounts, fees typically up to 2.75% annually $0 - $1,000,000: up to 1.70% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $1,000,000+: up to 1.40% annually (FCMS Private Wealth Solutions) $0+: up to 2.00% annually or flat fee for Freedom Independence Plan (retirement plan advisory) $0+: $500 annually (quarterly installments) for TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription
Commissions possible if IAR is also a Registered Representative; separate from advisory fees
Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour, negotiable
TheFreedomStrategies.com subscription fee is $500 annually, paid quarterly in arrears
Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $125 minimum annual fee for some Independence Advisory accounts opened below $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $500 per hour or $30,000 per year, negotiable; flat fees or hourly rates possible
2070 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
Louisiana · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Texas
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
2006 - Present (20 years)
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