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CFP
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CFP

Matthew Dernis

30 Years of Experience
Fort Lauderdale, FL
BrokerSells Insurance

Matthew Dernis is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 30 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

12 SE 7th St., Ste. 803, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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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

Matthew is the President and an independent insurance agent for Retirement Consultant Services LLC since 2018, dedicating a few hours per week. He is also an advisory representative of a RIA, CIRA, and the owner/president/financial professional at Dernis Financial Consultants Corp, spending a significant amount of time on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs
Previous Registrations
Fortune 360 Group LLC
March 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Associated Investor Services, INC.
September 2012 - July 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Investacorp Advisory Services INC
August 2012 - June 2018 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Investacorp, INC.Broker
July 2012 - June 2018 · 5 yrs 11 mos
New Century Financial Group, LLC
September 2009 - August 2010 · 11 mos
Dernis Financial
July 2005 - August 2012 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.
November 2003 - August 2012 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
October 2003 - August 2012 · 8 yrs 10 mos
Dreyfus Service Corporation
October 2001 - November 2003 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Dreyfus Service CorporationBroker
October 2001 - November 2003 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
January 1999 - October 2001 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Princor Financial Services CorporationBroker
March 1996 - February 1999 · 2 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations15 states
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