Edward Blacka
Edward Blacka is a registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 39 years of industry experience. Edward operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 2 more. Their firm serves 38,049 clients with $7.3B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Centaurus Financial's advisors manage client accounts through various programs, charging an annual fee based on the amount invested. Fees are negotiable and can be a flat percentage or tiered, where the rate decreases as the portfolio value increases. Additional charges may include transaction fees, custodial fees, and internal fund fees.
Maximum advisory fees:
- Alpha, Beta, ABJ, Omega, Delta: 2.25%
- AA & VL: 1.50%
- Adviser-Directed: 1.35%
- FlexUMA: 2.25%
Third-Party Money Managers (TPMMs) charge fees ranging from 1.00% to 3.00%.
Location
201 Penn Center Blvd., Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Edward is the owner/senior partner of Blacka Financial Consulting, where he provides insurance consulting, sales, services, and marketing for property and casualty insurance, dedicating a few hours per week. He also owns a silent minority stake in Mt. Hope Golf Course and works as an LHA agent selling whole and term life insurance.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Trustmont Advisory Group, INC.
Trustmont Financial Group, INC.Broker
New England Securities Corporation
New England SecuritiesBroker
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
The Lincoln National Life Insurance CompanyBroker
Princor Financial Services CorporationBroker
Veravest Investment Advisors, INC.
Veravest Investments, INC.Broker
The Advisors Group, INC.Broker
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
State Registrations14 states
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