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Armand Atkinson |
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(727) 623-0346 |
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About Advanced Wealth Planning Group |
Armand is an independent financial advisor with the Advanced Wealth Planning Group, located in Tampa, Florida. He and his team are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professionals, and function as Fiduciary advisors for his clients when building/managing portfolios or doing comprehensive financial planning. He and his team are eager to hear your story and begin to assist you in creating the chapters ahead. Whether it's planning for retirement, investing in your children's' education or ensuring you receive objective advice on a full-range of financial products, they recognize it's your story. They always put your interests first as they function as Fiduciary Advisors. They will guide you through the financial planning process, help you select appropriate solutions, and ensure consistent monitoring for proactive modifications. From the strength of their team of experienced advisors, to the investment and technology platform provided by RBC Correspondent Services, a division of RBC Capital Markets.
Armand, his team, and the Advanced Wealth Planning Group is ready to help you create the future you choose. |
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General Information |
| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
15
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| States Licensed in: |
Based on licenses and registrations I hold, I may conduct business in CO, FL, LA, MD, MA, NC, OH and TN.
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| Name of Custodial Firm: |
RBC Correspondent Services
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
7
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| Insurance License#: |
Florida P097260
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| Work with the following types of clients: |
Investment Clubs, Businesses, Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
NBC Securities, Inc.
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| States Willing to do Business in: |
Apollo Beach,Belleair Beach,Brandon,Clearwater,Clearwater Beach,Crystal Beach,Dover,Dunedin,Gibsonton,Holiday,Indian Rocks Beach,Land O Lakes,Largo,Lithia,Lutz,New Port Richey,Odessa,Oldsmar,Palm Harbor,Palmetto,Pinellas Park,Plant City,Riverview,Ruskin,Safety Harbor,Saint Petersburg,Seffner,Seminole,Sun City Center,Tampa,Tarpon Springs,Thonotosassa,Valrico,Wesley Chapel,Wimauma,Zephyrhills
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| Advisory Services Provided: |
Tax Advice and Services, Financial Planning for Businesses, Financial Planning for Individuals, Education Funding and Planning, Risk Management, Money Management, Wealth Management, 401K Rollovers, Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Products & Annuities, Estate Planning & Trusts, Investment Advice & Management, Financial Advice & Consulting
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| Investment Types: |
Mutual Funds, Options & Futures, Bonds, Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Commodities, Alternative Investments, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
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| Can meet clients in the following ways: |
Your Office, Email, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Our Offices, Video Conference
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CLU®, AIF®, ChFC®, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 7, Series 66
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Life, Long Term Care, Variable Annuity, Life, Health, Annuity, Disability
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Financial Planning Association (FPA), Investment Management Consultants Association
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Compliance |
| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| Acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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Compensation and Fees |
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| Fee % Based on Assets: |
Varies
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| Additional Details on Charges: |
Typical fee is 1% of assets under management.
$5,000 - $99,999 1.50%
$100,000 - $1,000,000 1.00%
$1,000,001-$2,500,000 .85%
$2,500,001 And Greater Management fee negotiable
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| Compensation Methods: |
Based on Assets, Hourly, Flat Fee, Commissions
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$50,000
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Managed Accounts: |
N/A
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: |
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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Yes. Either party may terminate the relationship in writing. |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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He applies his investment and wealth planning experience to provide comprehensive solutions for business owners, families and individuals. He believes in a systematic approach to money management and having a detailed process that is based on the foundation of intellectual rigor and discipline. |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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Armand can be compensated by a Flat Fee for Financial Advice, Commission or a Fee on assets under management. He prefers to give each client the choice to select the method of compensation that is most suitable for their situation. |
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If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something? |
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No. Armand's partner, Rob (also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER), plays a critical role in the financial planning process. Depending on the complexity of your situation, they may work with other professionals who have particular areas of focus such as Tax & Estate Planning Attorneys. |
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How many clients do you currently manage? |
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Approximately 300 households currently. |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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He prefers to have discretion on client accounts. If this is not something you are comfortable with please notify him and he will be sure to manage your account based on your specific instructions. |
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Do you offer any guaranteed results? |
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Any comments regarding safe and secure investments and guaranteed lifetime income benefits refer to fixed insurance products. Insurance and annuity product guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing company. When investing in securities, past performance is not a guarantee of future results. |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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He follows a disciplined process to determine each clients specific risk tolerance. Your assets will be invested based on the agreed upon level of risk that is determined. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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He will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your assets are professionally managed and that your financial plan is implemented and monitored closely. Armand is the logical choice to be your financial advisor based on his experience, education, licenses & professional credentials. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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Armand has a degree in Economics from Eckerd college and a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning. He currently holds the following professional designations & licenses:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Other - ChFEBC, AWMA, CRPC, CMFC, & MPAS. Finra 7, 66 & Florida Life, Health & Variable Annuities 2-15. |
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How do you charge for your services? |
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Investment Planning & Advice, Retirement Planning, College Planning, Tax Planning and Comprehensive Financial Planning. |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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Investment Planning & Advice, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, College Savings & Insurance Planning. |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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More than 8 years professional investment management experience. He holds the CIMA designation through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, the CFP designation among other industry recognized designations. He works with over 300 client households. |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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Armand is an independent financial advisor. His broker delaer is JHS Capital Advisors. Assets managed by NBC Securities is safeguarded by RBC Correspondent Services. |
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What are your management fees? |
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1% of assets under management. |
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What kind of plans do you specialize in? |
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Armand works with all Qualified Retirement Plans. |
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Do you have a minimum requirement for number of employees or total investment value? |
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What type of plans do you offer? |
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As an independent financial advisor & an investment advisor Armand is able to offer the most suitable plan for your needs. |
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Do you offer any additional services? |
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Investment Planning & Advice, Retirement Planning, College Planning, Tax Planning and Comprehensive Financial Planning. |
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What are your qualifications? |
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Other - AWMA, CRPC, CMFC, MPAS |
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What is your approach to 401 K plan rollovers? |
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Armand will first conduct a financial analysis to determine the costs associated with a potential rollover transaction. If the numbers make financial sense, he will then seek the clients permission to move forward and will proceed to research, plan & develop suitable investment solutions. |
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How long does the process of rolling over a 401K plan usually take? |
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What financial institutions do you represent? |
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As an independent financial advisor & investment advisor representative, I am able to hold my clients assets with almost any financial insitution or custodian. |
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How many years of experience do you have? |
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Armand has 8 years of investment management and financial planning experience. |
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What are your fees for this service? |
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During the financial planning process, Armand will evaluate the client/s situation to determine if a fee is appropriate. If a fee is warranted, it will be determined based on the complexity & time needed to research, plan & implement the solutions. |
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How many 401K rollover clients do you currently manage? |
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Rollovers are a significant portion of assets coming into Armand's practice. |
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Why should I roll over my 401K plan to your firm? |
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Armand, through NBC Securities and the vast resources of RBC Correspondent Services has access to specialized teams of financial professionals ensure your assist are safeguarded and appropriately invested & managed. |
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