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CFP
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CFP

Marlin Schmidt

50 Years of Experience
South Bend, IN
2 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Marlin Schmidt is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Creative Financial Planning Advisors, INC., based in South Bend, IN, with 50 years of industry experience. Marlin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 77 clients with $29M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
77 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$377K average
Assets Under Management
$29.0M

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $30K2.00%
$30K - $75K1.75%
$75K - $150K1.50%
$150K - $500K1.00%
$500K - $1000K0.75%
$1.0M - $2.0M0.60%
$2M+0.50%

All fees are subject to negotiation with each client.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

914 Lincoln Way West, Suite 212, South Bend, IN, 46614-5565

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Regulatory
January 2001
Final
Regulatory
October 1986
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Marlin is an insurance agent servicing existing contracts and selling life insurance, dedicating a few hours per week to the latter. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative and leases railroad tank cars, and teaches fitness at Indiana University South Bend.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Creative Financial Planning Advisors, INC.
August 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Questar Asset Management, INC.
February 2005 - May 2018 · 13 yrs 3 mos
Questar Capital Corporation
November 2001 - December 2005 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
January 2001 - March 2018 · 17 yrs 2 mos
Bts Asset Management, INC.
November 1998 - February 2003 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Spectrum Investment Services, INC.Broker
December 1994 - January 2001 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Securities America, INC.Broker
September 1990 - December 1994 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Mutual Service CorporationBroker
March 1989 - September 1990 · 1 yr 6 mos
Pebsco Securities CORP.Broker
July 1987 - February 1988 · 7 mos
Lowry Financial Services CorporationBroker
January 1987 - March 1989 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Anchor National Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 1973 - September 1982 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Paul J. Bruck & Associates, INC.Broker
September 1972 - July 1974 · 1 yr 10 mos
Anchor National Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 1971 - October 1972 · 1 yr 3 mos
Pennsylvania Securities CompanyBroker
January 1971 - July 1971 · 6 mos
Wallace Investments, IncorporatedBroker
September 1970 - June 1971 · 9 mos
State Registrations1 state
IN
Advisor

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