Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Firm
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Location
Cary, NC
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
14 years
Sanjay Shah is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2014 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent and maintains involvement with Baker Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing 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 third-party strategists.
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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
Cary, NC
North Carolina
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc
2014 - Present (12 years)
Cambridge Investment Research Inc
2014 - Present (12 years)
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2012 - Present (14 years)
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