Ralph Backe
Ralph Backe is a registered investment advisor at Prospera Financial Services, INC., based in Crystal Lake, IL, with 32 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 19,103 clients with $12B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Prospera Financial Services offers investment management through various programs. The fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable, but the maximum annual fee is 2.15%. The specific fee and services are agreed upon in an advisory agreement. Fees are typically deducted from your account. Some programs may have additional fees, such as transaction costs or sub-account fees. Prospera also participates in revenue sharing with custodians and other third parties, which creates a conflict of interest.
Location
457 Coventry Lane, Suite 113, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Ralph co-owns a condo in St. Petersburg, FL with his spouse, which is used as a vacation home and rental property. He spends minimal time on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Prospera Financial Services, INC.Broker
Prospera Financial Services, INC.
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCBroker
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
Prudential Securities Incorporated
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
Painewebber IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations19 states
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