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ChFC

Richard Engen

31 Years of Experience
Fargo, ND
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Richard Engen is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Great Plains Advisory Services LLC, based in Fargo, ND, with 31 years of industry experience. Richard operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 174 clients with $61M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
174 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$353K average
Assets Under Management
$61.4M

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.50%
$1M+1.00%

Fees are negotiable solely at the discretion of a firm principal.

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Regulatory
May 2012
Final
Customer Dispute
October 2009
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Richard is 100% owner of Financial Advantage Wealth Mgmt, which includes securities, advisory, and insurance businesses, taking about a third of his time. He also has ownership stakes in Great Plains Financial Services, Great Plains Advisory Services LLC, Farmland Rental, MCJ Commercial Real Estate, Engen Companies LLC, and IDFUSION LLC.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Great Plains Advisory Services LLC
July 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos
Great Plains Financial Services, LLPBroker
March 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Global Assets Advisory, LLC
March 2020 - April 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo
International Assets Investment Management, LLC
January 2016 - August 2024 · 8 yrs 7 mos
International Assets Investment Management, LLC
June 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos
International Assets Advisory, LLCBroker
November 2010 - April 2023 · 12 yrs 5 mos
Vsr Advisory Services
August 2010 - November 2010 · 3 mos
Vsr Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 2010 - November 2010 · 4 mos
Fintegra Financial Solutions
April 2003 - July 2010 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Fintegra, LLCBroker
June 2000 - July 2010 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 1999 - June 2000 · 1 yr
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 1996 - July 1999 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Financial Advantage Brokerage Services, INCBroker
April 1996 - July 1996 · 3 mos
Manequity, INC.Broker
October 1994 - April 1996 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations7 states
AZDCMNMTNDOHSD
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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