MC
CFP

Melinda Janelle Crary

21 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
5 advisors
Number of Clients
350 clients
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Financial Plan Fee:$1,350 - $4,000
Hourly Rate:$425 - $500/hr

Creative Money, LLC offers financial planning services on a fixed fee basis, determined by the complexity of the situation and the client's needs. Fees are negotiable. Plan Update fees range from $1,350 to $2,000. Strategy Session fees range from $2,000 to $4,000. The hourly rate is $425, or $500 if working directly with Mindy Crary. Half of the fixed fee is due at the beginning of the process, and the remainder is due upon completion. CM will not bill an amount above $500 more than 6 months in advance. Any fee paid in advance will be refunded to the extent work was not completed.

Areas of Practice
Retirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingInsurance PlanningBusiness OwnersHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
February 2017
Final
Other Business Activities

Melinda is the managing member of Mindy Crary LLC, a business coaching service established in 2016. She dedicates a few hours per week to this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Creative Money LLC
April 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Save 9 LLC
January 2007 - December 2010 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC. Broker
August 2004 - January 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
August 2004 - January 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
August 2004 - November 2004 · 3 mos
American Express Financial Advisors INC. Broker
April 1998 - July 2004 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
April 1998 - July 2004 · 6 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations4 states
CAGAILWA
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