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CFP
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CFP

Daniel Simonds

30 Years of Experience
Bloomfield, NJ
Sells Insurance

Daniel Simonds is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Contrary Investment Advisors, based in Bloomfield, NJ, with 30 years of industry experience. Daniel operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 82 clients with $100M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1 advisor
Number of Clients
82 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.3M average
Assets Under Management
$104.0M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $500K0.70%
$500K - $1.0M0.50%
$1.0M - $5.0M0.40%
$5M+0.30%

Fees are negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Bloomfield, NJ

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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

Since 1990, Daniel has been a licensed insurance agent providing employee benefits, life insurance, and health insurance. He dedicates minimal time to this business, receiving considerable assistance from brokerage agencies and insurance carriers.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Contrary Investment Advisors
September 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
H. Beck, INC.
December 1999 - August 2010 · 10 yrs 8 mos
Grove Point Investments, LLCBroker
January 1996 - December 2024 · 28 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations7 states
DCFLMDNCNJTXVA
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Exams
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