Brian Karsten
Brian Karsten is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Wyoming, MI, with 28 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.
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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.
Location
1736 Gezon Pkwy. SW, Ste 200, Wyoming, MI, 49519
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Regulatory History
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Brian is a plan consultant/TPA, an accountant, the owner of a floral business, a partner in a commercial property venture, a financial professional utilizing a DBA name, and an advisory rep of a RIA. These activities take a few hours per week each and are either investment-related or not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INCBroker
State Registrations4 states
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