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Robert Ward

23 Years of Experience
Apple Valley, MN
6 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Robert Ward is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Fountain Financial Group, INC., based in Apple Valley, MN, with 23 years of industry experience. Robert operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 70 clients with $38M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3 advisors
Number of Clients
70 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$549K average
Assets Under Management
$38.4M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $100K1.95%
$100K - $250K1.75%
$250K - $500K1.55%
$500K - $750K1.35%
$750K - $1000K1.15%
$1.0M - $1.5M1.00%
$1.5M - $2.0M0.95%
$2.0M - $5.0M0.85%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.75%
$10M+0.65%

Annual fee may be negotiable. For clients participating in the FFG Directional Strategy, the fee is 2.5%.

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$500K
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Location

Apple Valley, MN

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Regulatory
January 2018
Final
Regulatory
April 2017
Final
Regulatory
February 2016
Final
Employment Separation After Allegations
May 2015
Customer Dispute
August 2009
Denied
Civil Bond
August 2008
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Robert is a licensed insurance agent, spending about 10% of his time in this role. He also works as CEO of Oaks Financial Services, consulting with other advisors on retirement income strategies, dedicating nearly full-time hours to this.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Fountain Financial Group, INC.
February 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
November 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
February 2008 - February 2012 · 4 yrs
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
January 2005 - December 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
July 2002 - May 2015 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
March 2001 - July 2002 · 1 yr 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
MN
Advisor

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Exams
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