Jay Kowalski
Jay Kowalski is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Chicago, IL, with 24 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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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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Chicago, IL
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Jay is an independent insurance agent since 2002, dedicating minimal time to this activity. He is also a CPA/Enrolled Agent/Tax Preparer/Accounting Services provider since 1982, dedicating full-time hours, and an IAR DBA with Wealthplanners since 2023, dedicating about 10-20% of his time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Financial Network Investment Corporation
Financial Network Investment CorporationBroker
State Registrations11 states
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