Christopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Principal Securities, INC., based in West Des Moines, IA, with 14 years of industry experience. Christopher is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 51,941 clients with $17B in assets under management.
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $150K | 1.75% |
| $150K - $250K | 1.75% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.75% |
| $500K - $1000K | 1.20% |
| $1M+ | 1.10% |
Fees are negotiable and collected quarterly in arrears. Schedule reflects the SEI Managed Account Solutions program maximum fees. Other programs utilize promoter fees ranging from 0.07% to 1.50% or asset-based fees up to 1.95%.
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Location
6701 Westown Pkwy, Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Christopher is involved in outside insurance and group benefits, including health, Medicare, life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care. He also dedicates about a quarter of his time as a Registered Representative and Senior Financial Advisor at Bening Financial, offering fee-based financial planning, group insurance, life insurance/annuities, and securities-related services.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Principal Securities, INC.
Principal Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations30 states
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