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William Byford

Advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC

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Firm

Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC

Location

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

23 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning & Consulting flat fees range from $1,500 to $10,000; Retirement Plan Consulting flat fees range from $750 to $10,000.

Percentage

$0+: 2.00% maximum annually for Asset Management service $0+: 2.00% maximum annually for Comprehensive Portfolio Management service $0+: Up to 2.00% annually for Retirement Plan Consulting when fee is based on plan assets $0+: Up to 2.00% annually for Referrals to Third Party Managers

Commissions

Certain representatives are also registered representatives of broker/dealers and may receive commissions from sales of securities or mutual funds, including trail fees.

Project-based

Financial Planning & Consulting up to $350/hour; Retirement Plan Consulting up to $250/hour.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting charged hourly up to $350/hour or flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000; Retirement plan consulting charged hourly up to $250/hour, flat fees $750 to $10,000, or up to 2.00% of plan assets.

Work history

Golden State Equity Partners, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Carter Bain Wealth Management

2006 - 2021 (15 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Robin R

Series 63, Series 66

Las Cruces, NM

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Wealth management

Clayton B

CFP®, Series 66

Las Cruces, NM

Edward Jones

Business ownership considerations General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Religious/faith focused

Nicholas R

Series 63, Series 66

Las Cruces, NM

Merrill

Nicholas Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to building relationships rooted in transparency, trust, and candid advice. Nicholas focuses on understanding clients' full financial pictures and what matters most to them in order to create strategic and flexible financial plans that address life's challenges. Nicholas brings expertise in personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing meticulous planning tailored to individuals’ unique goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, and liquidity needs. He supports clients in pursuing their financial objectives, including retirement planning, business growth and exit strategies, asset protection, and legacy planning. He also leverages the investment insights of Merrill alongside the concierge banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America. Nicholas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Leo University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Association of Latino Professionals for America and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Business Financial Management Business ownership considerations Business succession planning

Larae H

Series 66

Las Cruces, NM

Edward Jones

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Lori A

CFP®, Series 66

Graham, TX

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing

Ernest C

ChFC®, Series 66

Las Cruces, NM

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning Wealth management Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner
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