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CFP
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CFP

Leslie Szarka

41 Years of Experience
North Olmsted, OH
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Leslie Szarka is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in North Olmsted, OH, with 41 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

29691 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH, 44070

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
September 2009
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Leslie is an author of financial books, an advisory representative of a RIA, and CEO/financial professional utilizing the DBA name L.A. SZARKA CFP & ASSOC INC. Leslie also owns rental properties and is an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
October 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
October 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Fsc Securities Corporation
December 2001 - October 2016 · 14 yrs 10 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
September 2001 - October 2016 · 15 yrs 1 mo
Financial Planning
April 2000 - October 2004 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Capital Brokerage CorporationBroker
May 1998 - September 2001 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Capital Brokerage CorporationBroker
April 1998 - May 1998 · 1 mo
Mutual Service CorporationBroker
November 1990 - April 1998 · 7 yrs 5 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
March 1987 - October 1990 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Vestax Securities CorporationBroker
January 1987 - March 1987 · 2 mos
W. S. Griffith & CO., INC.Broker
October 1984 - January 1987 · 2 yrs 3 mos
First Investors CorporationBroker
February 1984 - July 1984 · 5 mos
State Registrations27 states
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