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Charles Freeman

23 Years of Experience
Kernersville, NC
Sells Insurance

Charles Freeman is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Adaptfirst Investments LLC, based in Kernersville, NC, with 23 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 572 clients with $83M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12 advisors
Number of Clients
572 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$144K average
Assets Under Management
$82.7M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $500K1.25%
$500K - $2.0M1.00%
$2M+0.75%

Fees are generally negotiable.

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Location

Kernersville, NC

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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

Charles is involved in several outside business activities, including insurance sales (life, disability, long-term care) requiring minimal time, and is the president of the Society for Financial Service Professionals, dedicating minimal time. He also plays bass, co-owns a throwing range and bar, and works as a tax preparer, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to each.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Adaptfirst Investments LLC
August 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Intercarolina Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
The Leaders Group, INC.Broker
March 2013 - February 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Holderness Investments CO
April 2011 - May 2017 · 6 yrs 1 mo
AXA Advisors, LLC
March 2006 - April 2011 · 5 yrs 1 mo
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
September 2004 - April 2011 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Sonic Technologies LLCBroker
January 2002 - January 2003 · 1 yr
Heartland Securities CORP.Broker
April 1998 - May 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo
Datek Online Brokerage Services CORP.Broker
November 1997 - April 1998 · 5 mos
State Registrations10 states
CAFLGAINMDNCNYOHSCTX
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Exams
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