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CFP · ChFC
CD
CFP · ChFC

Charles Dodds

40 Years of Experience
El Paso, TX
4 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Charles Dodds is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in El Paso, TX, with 40 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.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3079 advisors
Number of Clients
399,450 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$525K average
Assets Under Management
$209.7B

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.

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Location

5915 Silver Springs Bldg #4, El Paso, TX, 79912

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
December 2011
Settled
Customer Dispute
July 2003
Denied
Customer Dispute
March 2003
Denied
Customer Dispute
January 2001
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Charles sells fixed insurance products and is a co-owner of Dodds Wealth Management Group, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business, taking up all of his time. He is also a co-owner of CJD Investment Properties, LLC, which buys and manages commercial real estate, taking minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
June 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo
Commonwealth Financial Network
June 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
November 2014 - June 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
November 2014 - June 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Voya Financial Advisors, INC.
December 2009 - November 2014 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Voya Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
December 2009 - November 2014 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - December 2009 · 6 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - December 2009 · 6 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 1993 - June 2009 · 15 yrs 11 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
July 1993 - June 2009 · 15 yrs 11 mos
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
February 1991 - July 1993 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 1986 - February 1991 · 5 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations24 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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