JB
CFP
JB
CFP

John Bittenbinder

26 Years of Experience
Des Plaines, IL
BrokerSells Insurance

John Bittenbinder is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Des Plaines, IL, with 26 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

2800 S River Rd., Ste. 175, Des Plaines, IL, 60018

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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

John is the President/Co-Founder of Alchemy Financial Group and a managing member of MAGSAW HOLDINGS LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent through Crump Life Insurance Services and Producers Resources, Inc, and an advisory representative of a RIA, CIRA.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
March 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
March 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Alchemy Advisors, LLC
October 2014 - March 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
November 2009 - October 2015 · 5 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
October 2009 - April 2018 · 8 yrs 6 mos
First Investors CorporationBroker
April 1999 - October 2009 · 10 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations8 states
CACOFLILINOHTXWI
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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