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Celeste Friend

24 Years of Experience
Ooltewah, TN
BrokerSells Insurance

Celeste Friend is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, INC., based in Ooltewah, TN, with 24 years of industry experience. Celeste is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 7 more. Their firm serves 16,336 clients with $3.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
755 advisors
Number of Clients
16,336 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$237K average
Assets Under Management
$3.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.75%
$250K - $500K2.75%
$500K - $1.0M2.50%
$1.0M - $2.0M2.35%
$2.0M - $5.0M2.10%
$5.0M - $10.0M2.05%
$10M+2.00%

Schedule reflects the Unified Managed Account Program maximum total annual client fee. The Fidelity Program (closed to new clients) has separate tiers up to 1.00%. Third-party programs range from 0.75% to 2.50%.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

Ooltewah, TN

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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

Celeste is an independent insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a few hours per week. She also owns and operates four rental properties, spending minimal time on activities such as collecting rent and managing maintenance.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Voya Financial Advisors, INC.
April 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos
Voya Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
April 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
February 2013 - March 2023 · 10 yrs 1 mo
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
January 2013 - March 2023 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
November 2008 - January 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Raymond James Financial Services
May 2006 - October 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2006 - October 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Ftb Advisors, INC.
August 2005 - May 2006 · 9 mos
First Tennessee Brokerage, INC.Broker
August 2005 - May 2006 · 9 mos
Morgan Stanley
January 2004 - July 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
November 2001 - July 2005 · 3 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations3 states
ALGATN
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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