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Kenneth Mergen

30 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL
BrokerSells Insurance

Kenneth Mergen is a registered investment advisor at Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, with 30 years of industry experience. Kenneth operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 8,148 clients with $1.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
46 advisors
Number of Clients
8,148 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$231K average
Assets Under Management
$1.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

RPA offers investment management services where they manage your investments for a fee based on the amount of your portfolio. The specific fee will not exceed 2.25% per year. Trading, custodial, and account service fees may also apply. Fees are typically deducted from your account either monthly or quarterly.

RPA also participates in wrap fee programs through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. called WealthPort. These programs charge an inclusive fee covering custody, brokerage, and investment advisory services. The maximum fee is 2.25%.

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Location

29 E. Madison St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60602-3205

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Kenneth is an independent insurance agent for various companies since 2016, dedicating minimal time. He is also an advisory representative of a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and involved with Retirement Plan Advisors Holdings, Inc. and Retirement Plan Advisors Group, LLC.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC
February 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
February 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Stancorp Investment Advisers, INC.
January 2011 - January 2014 · 3 yrs
Stancorp Equities, INC.Broker
April 2010 - January 2014 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Hartford Securities Distribution Company, INC.Broker
January 2009 - August 2009 · 7 mos
Hartford Equity Sales Company INC.Broker
June 1999 - January 2009 · 9 yrs 7 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
February 1996 - May 1999 · 3 yrs 3 mos
K & Y Securities CorporationBroker
May 1995 - February 1996 · 9 mos
State Registrations1 state
PA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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