Dan Strain, ChFC®, CLU®, CFS®
Columbus, Georgia, 31904
Member Since 2005
The key to a successful program does not rest solely on the selection of quality products and services alone. Personal financial engineering strategies must be employed in order to halt the erosion of assets caused by transfer of wealth to financial institutions, corporations and government. I work with clients to determine specific needs and objectives, and then develop a plan that helps meet those goals while minimizing taxes and maximizing the end product. I have the knowledge, services and integrity to help you achieve your most important goals.
My Location
Background Information
Years of Financial Experience
- 38
Education
- Auburn University (B.S. Business Administration)
- Institute of Business and Finance (Master of Science Financial Planning)
- American College (CLU, ChFC, designations)
Certifications and Designations
- ChFC®
- CLU®
- CFS®
- CSC
- LUTFC
- Paladin
Association Memberships
- NAIFA
- Estate Planning Council
- SFP
Methods of Compensation
- Financial Planning: Asset-based fee, Hourly fee, Fixed fee
- Investment Services: Asset-based fee, Hourly fee, Fixed fee
Full Disclosure
- I practice full disclosure for credentials, ethics, business practices, compensation, potential conflicts of interests, and financial services.
Primary Custodian(s)
- Fidelity/National Financial Srvs
Types of Financial Reports
- Performance Report (Monthly)
- Market Environment Report (Quarterly)
- Custodial Report (Monthly)
- Newsletter (Monthly)
Additional Business Practices
- I provide a written agreement to clients before I provide any advice or services.
- I work with remote clients over the telephone and Internet
- My clients have online access to their financial data
- I review my clients' financial plans with them quarterly
- I review my clients' investment portfolios with them quarterly
Registration & Licensing
- CRD/IARD Number: 437903
- Securities Registrations: Series 65, Series 63, Series 7
- Insurance Licenses: Life, Annuity, Long-Term Care, Disability, Health
Company Names
- Registered Investment Advisor: Cape Securities, Inc.
- Broker/Dealer: Cape Securities Inc.
Fiduciary Status
- Acknowledged Fiduciary in advisory relationships
Compliance Record
- No Disclosures
Criminal Record
- No Disclosures
Registered or licensed to provide financial advice, services, and products
- Alabama
- Georgia
Planning Services
- Financial Planning, Retirement, College Funding, Estate, Charitable, Tax
Investment Services
- Strategy Development, Written investment policy, Asset allocation, Re-Balancing, Performance Reporting, Tax Efficient Strategies, Review Current Portfolios
Investment Products
- None
Insurance Products
- None
Visit Website - http://www.pfgga.com


