Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
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Location
Marion, IL 62959
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
28 years
Curtis Wharton is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a property and casualty insurance producer and is involved with Wharton Enterprises, Ltd. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.
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Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%
IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents
Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting
Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis
Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees
106 S Vicksburg Street
Marion, IL 62959
Illinois
Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc.
2010 - Present (16 years)
J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.
2010 - Present (16 years)
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