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Alison Perrin, CFP® |
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(203) 885-1257 |
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Business Description |
| As a member of a wealth management team, I follow a simple 4-step process. I help you clarify your goals and objectives, allocate your assets, create a portfolio for maximum long-term performance and continually monitor this process for successful execution of the strategy. With the assistance of my team which includes an investment specialist, CFP, CPA, estate attorneys and a mortgage specialist, I will guide you through the issues of projecting your retirement income needs, developing a pro-active tax strategy to keep more of what you earn, working on short and long-range planning and evaluating various investment choices in an independent environment. |
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General Information |
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| Insurance License#: |
001077095
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
MetLife Securities, Inc.
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| Name of Custodial Firm: |
Pershing
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| States Licensed in: |
CT, RI, OH, MA, ME
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| States Willing to do Business in: |
CT, RI, OH, MA, ME
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
7
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
2
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| Work Experience: |
I have worked in insurance and finance my entire working life, about 25 years. Have worked at BCBS of MI, Travelers Ins. Co., Burke, Esposito & Associates (financial planning) and Mercury Wealth Management.
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses
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Education |
| Academic Background |
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Bachelor of Arts degree - Mount Holyoke College (1984)
MA, Education work - University of Michigan |
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| Investment Types: |
Annuities, Bonds, Stocks, Insurance, Commodities, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Mortgages & Real Estate, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst(CDFA)
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life, Disability, Property, Casualty, Accident, Annuity, Health, HMO, Life
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
President, Mount Holyoke Club of Hartford
Board of Directors, Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services
Leader, Girl Scouts
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
100 - 999 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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| Advisor's Number of Managed Clients: |
10
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| Advisor's Number of Planning Clients: |
15
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| Assets Managed by Advisor: |
$1 million +
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Compliance |
| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
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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| Compensation Methods: |
Flat Fee, Hourly, Based on Assets, Commissions
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| Fee % Based on Assets: |
1%
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| Additional Details on Charges: |
On the first $1,000,000 in assets: 1.00%
On the next $500,000 in assets: 0.90%
On the next $500,000 in assets 0.80%
On assets over $2,000,000: 0.75%
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: |
$1500
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Flat Fee Accounts: |
$800
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| Prepared By: |
Alison Perrin, CFP® |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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We aim to have happy customers. We will work on an individual basis to resolve any issue until the client is satisfied. |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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I have passed the series 6, series 7, series 63, series 65 exams as well as licensing in life and health insurance and property and casualty insurance. |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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We take a team based approach. Our team includes an investment specialist, CFP, CPA, estate attorneys and mortgage specialist. We then use a four-step process. 1. Determine your goals. 2. Analyze your current situation. 3. Recommend and implement a plan to help you reach your goals. 4. Review your plan on a regular basis. |
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What services do you offer? |
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We are a full financial service firm. We can help you with all aspects of your financial house. |
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How many clients do you currently manage? |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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We take a team approach. You will meet all members of the team and will be able to contact them as you see fit. I will be your primary contact. |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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I charge a fee for financial planning services which is based on the complexity of the case. The fee can be paid by check or credit card. |
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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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Do you offer any guaranteed results? |
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Yes, we have some insurance products that provide guaranteed results. |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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We use a system to determine each client's risk tolerance. You should take as much risk as you feel comfortable taking. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What carrier(s) do you represent? |
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We have access to many carriers. |
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Are there any pre-existing conditions that you can not cover? |
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AIDS, Alzheimer's Disease, ALS, Cystic Fibrosis, Dementia, Senile, Dialysis (current), Huntington's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne type) |
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How long does it take to complete the application and approval process? |
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This depends on your health history. If you are in good health it can take 4 weeks. If you have a more complicated health history it will take longer. |
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Is there a maximum age that you can insure? |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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We offer full service in any aspect of your financial house. |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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I have been a financial advisor for over 6 years. I manage ~50 clients. |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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We are an office of MetLife. Met life does not have any proprietary investment products but we have the freedom to work with almost any investment company. |
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How do you charge for your services? |
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In most cases we charge a percentage of assets under management. In some cases a commission basis works better. |
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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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As a member of a wealth management team, I can provide expertise on any aspect of your financial house. |
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What are your qualifications? |
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I have passed the series 6, series 7, series 63, series 65 exams as well as licensing in life and health insurance. |
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What is your approach to 401 K plan rollovers? |
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I find out what the client's intentions are for the money, how long they have until retirement and other factors that help me make a recommendation to match the client's goals and situation. |
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How long does the process of rolling over a 401K plan usually take? |
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This depends mainly on the company currently holding the 401(k). It can take from 2-6 weeks. |
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What financial institutions do you represent? |
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We are an office of MetLife. MetLife does not have any proprietary investment products but we have the freedom to work with almost any investment company. |
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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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There is no fee for this service. |
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How many 401K rollover clients do you currently manage? |
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Why should I roll over my 401K plan to your firm? |
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As a member of a wealth management team, I can provide expertise on any aspect of your financial house. In addition to rolling your 401(k) we can help you with any othe rfinancial concerns you may have. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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