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Brian Culver

11 Years of Experience
Kalamazoo, MI
5 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Brian Culver is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Kalamazoo, MI, with 11 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

2920 Business One Dr., Ste 104, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048

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History

Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
March 2025
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2024
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2024
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2024
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2023
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Brian is involved in several outside business activities, including roles as a VIP speaker for a non-profit, president of a non-profit, CEO/Financial Professional at Abakon Financial Inc, owner/CEO of Abakon Financial LLC (also an independent insurance agent), advisory rep for CIRA, owner/CEO of Smokey's Firehouse BBQ LLC, collector/trader of sports collectibles and antiques, president/CEO of BLC Industries LLC (a home care company), and president of Auto Injury Home Care Specialists. He dedicates significant time to these ventures, including full-time hours to Abakon Financial Inc and CIRA.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
October 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
January 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
January 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations4 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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