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Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

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Client assets under management

$376,944,641

Clients

336

41% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

67

Typical

Average account size

$1,121,859

About

Commonwealth Retirement Investments, doing business as Commonwealth Retirement Advisors, advises individuals and families with a primary focus on clients who are in or approaching retirement. The firm offers personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across strategies tailored to retirement objectives, and it manages roughly $377 million for about 337 households.

CRA’s planning process begins with a discovery meeting to establish priorities and an asset allocation framework, then deploys strategies such as dividend-growth equities, dividend funds, fixed income, tactical equity ETFs, annuities and cash-management allocations as appropriate. Portfolios are generally managed on a discretionary basis, with ongoing reviews and a reliance on publicly available research and custodian-provided resources to guide allocation and tactical adjustments.

The brochure discloses several practices that distinguish CRA from many peers: certain professionals are registered representatives of a FINRA broker-dealer (Purshe Kaplan Sterling) and are separately licensed insurance agents, allowing them to recommend and implement insurance products and variable annuities for which they may receive customary commissions. The firm also notes the use of institutional custodial support that includes educational conferences and practice resources, and it discloses client-facing communications and marketing practices — including periodic communications, seminars/workshops, and the use of testimonials — which are less common among similar team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for standalone financial planning services starting at $5,000

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.85% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.55% $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.50% $25,000,000 - /null: Negotiable

Commissions

Commissions received by registered representatives for sales of securities and insurance products; commissions do not offset advisory fees

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $5,000 minimum annual fee for accounts below $1,000,000, may be higher depending on scope and complexity Fee-only: Fixed fees starting at $5,000 for standalone financial planning, negotiable and may be waived

Main office location

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

9030 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 470

Richmond VA 23235, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Massachusetts · North Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ryan D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

Ryan Drake is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC in Richmond, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 16 years before joining Commonwealth Retirement Investments and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2017. Drake serves as co-trustee of a family irrevocable trust. Commonwealth Retirement Advisors serves individual clients and families, particularly those approaching or in retirement, offering personalized financial planning and portfolio management on a primarily discretionary basis. The firm employs a structured process starting with comprehensive retirement planning and implements customized investment strategies using dividend-growth equities, diversified fixed income, tactical equity ETFs, and selective annuities.

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing Approaching retirement
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James D

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

James Drake is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC in Richmond, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience, including 34 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to joining Commonwealth in 2017. Commonwealth Retirement Advisors serves individual clients and families, primarily those approaching or in retirement, offering personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a structured process beginning with comprehensive retirement planning and utilizes a range of investment strategies including dividend-growth equity and diversified fixed income, supported by custodian research and educational resources.

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing Approaching retirement
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Marcelo A

CFP®, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

Marcelo Ampie Zelaya is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC. He has been with Commonwealth Retirement Advisors since 2021. Commonwealth Retirement Advisors serves individual clients and families, primarily those nearing retirement, offering personalized financial planning and portfolio management on a discretionary basis. The firm employs a comprehensive retirement planning process followed by tailored investment strategies, focusing on dividend-growth equity, diversified fixed income, and tactical equity ETFs.

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing Approaching retirement
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Christopher L

CFP®, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

Christopher Lee is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Commonwealth Retirement Advisors serves individual clients and families, primarily those nearing retirement, offering personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $306 million in assets across about 314 households and employs a process that includes comprehensive retirement planning, customized asset allocation, and tailored investment strategies.

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing Approaching retirement
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David M

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC

David Monday is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2012 to 2017. Monday serves as chairman of Commonwealth Retirement Advisors, assisting in account development and servicing. Commonwealth Retirement Advisors focuses on individual clients and families nearing retirement, offering personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a structured process beginning with comprehensive retirement plans and utilizes a range of investment strategies including dividend-growth equity and diversified fixed income, combining fee-based advisory services with licensed insurance and annuity offerings.

General retirement planning Annuities Real estate investing Approaching retirement
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