Ernest Sims
Ernest Sims is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Wayne, PA, with 41 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 399,450 clients with $210B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Commonwealth Financial Network offers investment management through various programs like PPS Custom, PPS Select, and PPS Direct. Fees are generally calculated as a percentage of your portfolio, including cash and money market positions. The exact fees vary depending on the specific program and the agreement between you and your advisor.
Commonwealth generally offers two types of fee schedules: blended and breakpoint. With a blended schedule, different portions of your portfolio are charged at different rates. With a breakpoint schedule, the fee rate declines as your portfolio value reaches certain levels. All fees are negotiable between the advisor and client.
Location
125 Strafford Avenue, Suite 305, Wayne, PA, 19087
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Ernest sells fixed insurance and is a co-owner of Sims Financial Services, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. He spends minimal time on fixed insurance sales and about 10% of his time on Sims Financial Services, LLC.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
Previous Registrations
Univest Investments, INC.
Sims Financial Services, LLC
Univest Investments, INC.Broker
State Registrations22 states
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