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CFP
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CFP

Deidre Fernald

20 Years of Experience
Clearwater, FL
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Deidre Fernald is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Clearwater, FL, with 20 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

2627 McCormick Dr., Ste. 101A, Clearwater, FL, 33759

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
January 2014
Settled
Other Business Activities

Deidre is a board member for a networking organization and a partner at MJF Grading, each taking minimal time. She is also an IAR at Fern Financial Planning LLC and an advisory representative of an RIA, dedicating full-time hours to these investment-related roles.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Capital Analysts
July 2020 - October 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Lincoln Investment
July 2020 - October 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Lincoln InvestmentBroker
July 2020 - October 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
September 2007 - July 2020 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
September 2007 - July 2020 · 12 yrs 10 mos
T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, INC.
November 2005 - August 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 2005 - August 2007 · 2 yrs
State Registrations2 states
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Exams
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