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Robert Kosty

Advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp.

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Firm

Lifemark Securities Corp.

Location

Hernando, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

25 years

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees typically range from $250 to $5,000 depending on complexity; one-time fees also possible

Percentage

IAR fee ranges from 0.35% to 0.5% depending on asset level, with maximum IAR fee capped at 2.0%; client total fee may exceed 2.0% due to program and add-ons

Commissions

IARs receive commissions for selling commissionable products through broker-dealer activities, but not for advisory services

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting hourly fees typically range from $100 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies depending on platform and manager; specific minimums disclosed in respective platform or TAMP brochures; no explicit general minimum stated Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees may be imposed by custodians or platforms depending on account size and program selected; specific amounts not disclosed Fee-only: IAR fees for investment advisory services are negotiable and charged as a percentage of assets under management; no commissions charged on advisory accounts

Work history

Lifemark Securities Corp.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Foresters Equity Services, Inc

2013 - 2018 (5 years)

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT

2002 - Present (24 years)

Disclosures

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