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| Name: |
Fred Hamsayeh |
| Phone Number: |
(858) 309-5963 |
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| Disclaimer |
| Registered Representatives of and securities offered through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Aegis Asset Management is independent and not associated with Berthel Fisher and Company Financial Services Inc. |
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Business Description |
We specialize in managing investments for individuals and businesses. We have recently helped retirees and near-retirees increase monthly income without taking on the risk of the volatile stock market. This strategy preserves existing assets, increases monthly dividend income, and reduces overall risk.
We work with 401(k), 403(b), 457, SIMPLE-IRA, Traditional/Roth IRA, and other retirement plans. We also work with alternative investments such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), Limited Partnerships (LPs), and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
Perhaps our most important asset is our commitment to client service. We customize portfolios using state of the art asset allocation models. We can work on a fee for service basis. We pride ourselves in providing one-on-one service to our clients. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.
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| States Licensed in: |
AZ, CA, GA, MI, NE, NV, TX, VA, WA
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
11
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
5
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Businesses, Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations
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Education |
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BS, Workforce Education and Development - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
MBA, Finance - Pepperdine University |
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Energy Partnerships, Annuities, Bonds, Stocks, Insurance, Commodities, Mutual Funds, Options & Futures, Alternative Investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 26, Series 31, Series 63, Series 65
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life, Annuity, Health, Life
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
San Diego County Football Officials Association (SDCFOA.org), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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Compliance |
| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| I am an acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| I am a fee-based financial professional: |
Yes
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$50,000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Commissions, Flat Fee, Hourly, Based on Assets
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| Fee % Based on Assets: |
Varies
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| Prepared By: |
Fred Hamsayeh |
| Most Recent Update: |
08/01/2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), various state securities and insurance licenses, Masters of Business Adminstration (MBA) in Finance from Pepperdine University, 10+ years of experience |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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Need based analysis. Determining areas of deficiency and developing a plan to correct them. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Comprehensive financial planning, asset allocation, insurance, retirement plans, alternative investments, estate planning, and more |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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Fee based, asset fee based, and some commissionable products. Depends on assets and programs offered. |
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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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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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It really depends on your situation and tolerance. We custom a program based on your situation and risk tolerance. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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Comprehensive financial planning and money management. Specialties in retirement planning, asset allocation, and alternative investments. |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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Being independent we can represent any financial product/institution. |
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How do you charge for your services? |
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Fees, asset based charges, commissions - varies with client and programs. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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Experience, qualifications, independent status (no proprietary products or hidden agendas), honest, and committed to client service. |
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What are your management fees? |
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Varies based on plan size and services required |
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What kind of plans do you specialize in? |
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Basic plans, safe harbor, profit sharing, and alternative investment options |
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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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Basic plans, safe harbor, profit sharing, and alternative investment options |
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Do you offer any additional services? |
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Comprehensive financial planning and employee education/planning services |
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What are your qualifications? |
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Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), various state securities and insurance licenses, Masters of Business Adminstration (MBA) in Finance from Pepperdine University, 10+ years of experience |
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What is your approach to 401 K plan rollovers? |
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Needs based analysis and asset allocation model. |
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What financial institutions do you represent? |
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Being independent we can represent any financial product/institution. |
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How many years of experience do you have? |
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What are your fees for this service? |
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Varies based on situation |
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Why should I roll over my 401K plan to your firm? |
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We are completely independent and can work with any type of allowed investment - no proprietary products or hidden agendas. Full and fair disclosure. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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