Richard Unser is a registered investment advisor at Creative Planning, based in El Segundo, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. Richard operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 84,858 clients with $220B in assets under management.
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Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.20% |
| $500K - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.80% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 0.70% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.40% |
| $50.0M - $100.0M | 0.30% |
| $100M+ | 0.25% |
Fees and how they are charged are negotiable.
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Location
711-B Campus Square West, El Segundo, CA, 90245
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Richard writes blog posts for Forbes.com and hosts the 401(K) Fridays Podcast, dedicating minimal time to each. He also co-owns rental properties, spending minimal time on this activity as well.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Creative Planning
Previous Registrations
Lockton Investment Securities, LLCBroker
Lockton Investment Advisors, LLC
Aig Financial Advisors, INC.
Aig Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
Sentra Securities CORP
Sentra Securities CorporationBroker
Sands Brothers & CO., LTD.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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