Matthew Kradel
Matthew Kradel is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, based in Martinsburg, WV, with 14 years of industry experience. Matthew operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 9,021 clients with $3.3B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
FFS offers several investment management programs. Fees are determined separately for each account and are negotiable, based on factors like assets under management, account structure, and services provided. Fees are generally a percentage of assets under management and can be charged quarterly or monthly, in advance or arrears.
Independence Advisory accounts typically do not exceed 2.50% annually. The Managed Portfolio Program has a fee of 1.65% annually. FCMS Private Wealth Solutions fees do not exceed 1.70% of the first $1,000,000 and 1.40% thereafter, annually. Nationwide Variable Annuity fees do not exceed 1.50% annually.
Some programs have minimum account balances and additional custodial fees that could result in an effective rate greater than the stated percentage.
Location
9773 Tuscarora Pike, Martinsburg, WV, 25401
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Matthew provides wealth management and financial services through Morgan Financial Group, dedicating nearly all of his time to this. He also manages real estate and mineral holdings for a family LLC and is a member of the Shepherd University Alumni Association, requiring minimal time. Matthew also sells term life insurance and LTC insurance.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
Founders Financial Securities LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
Cetera Investment Services LLC
Cetera Investment Services LLCBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations8 states
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