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CFP · ChFC
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CFP · ChFC

Craig Skeels

44 Years of Experience
Oxnard, CA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Craig Skeels is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Oxnard, CA, with 44 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 399,450 clients with $210B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3079 advisors
Number of Clients
399,450 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$525K average
Assets Under Management
$209.7B

Fee Structure

Commonwealth Financial Network offers investment management through various programs like PPS Custom, PPS Select, and PPS Direct. Fees are generally calculated as a percentage of your portfolio, including cash and money market positions. The exact fees vary depending on the specific program and the agreement between you and your advisor.

Commonwealth generally offers two types of fee schedules: blended and breakpoint. With a blended schedule, different portions of your portfolio are charged at different rates. With a breakpoint schedule, the fee rate declines as your portfolio value reaches certain levels. All fees are negotiable between the advisor and client.

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Location

300 E Esplanade Drive, Suite 1800, Oxnard, CA, 93036

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
February 2000
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Craig is a partner, CEO, and co-owner of Skeels & Fox Wealth Management, LLC and owner of Skeels and Wheels, LLC, both facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. He also engages in fixed insurance sales, marketing/trading classic cars, and co-owns multiple residential rental properties.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
September 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
September 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
United Capital Financial Advisers
August 2005 - September 2017 · 12 yrs 1 mo
Girard Securities, INC.Broker
May 2005 - September 2017 · 12 yrs 4 mos
Girard Securities, INC.
May 2005 - September 2017 · 12 yrs 4 mos
American Express Financial Advisors, INC.
December 1997 - June 2005 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Ids Securities CORP.Broker
July 1986 - December 1986 · 5 mos
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
July 1981 - June 2005 · 23 yrs 11 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
July 1981 - June 2005 · 23 yrs 11 mos
Ids Financial Services INC.Broker
July 1981 - December 1986 · 5 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations13 states
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Exams
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