Benjamin Cairns is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Essex LLC, based in Spring Lake, MI, with 11 years of industry experience. Benjamin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 608 clients with $650M in assets under management.
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Essex, LLC charges a percentage of your portfolio each year, ranging from 1% to 1.75%, paid quarterly in advance. The fee is based on the value of your account on the first day of each calendar quarter. If you deposit or withdraw funds during the quarter, the fee will be adjusted accordingly. The fees may be negotiable depending on the size and nature of the engagement.
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Spring Lake, MI
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