Advisor at SimplyRIA Advisor Network
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Firm
SimplyRIA Advisor Network
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
13 years
David Lekarczyk is a financial advisor with Caitlin John, LLC in Valparaiso, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Caitlin John, LLC since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. Caitlin John, LLC serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions, providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm offers personalized investment programs that combine active and passive management, third-party portfolio managers, and a broad range of instruments, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed insurance products, alternatives, and options strategies.
Based on SimplyRIA Advisor Network
Based on SimplyRIA Advisor Network
One-time fixed fees for financial planning engagements (amounts negotiable) and one-time fixed consulting fees
$0+: Negotiable up to 3.00% annually for non-wrap investment management services, tiered/blended, tapered/best-tier, or fixed/contracted fee structures possible $0+: Wrap fee up to 2.48% annually for Caitlin John Wrap Fee Program (legacy clients only)
Commission compensation received by licensed IARs for insurance products sold through outside business activities; separate from advisory fees
Hourly charges reported in SEC Form ADV Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure
Ongoing subscription planning fees billed monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, negotiable based on engagement scope
Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: $300 annual minimum investment management fee per account Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 but may be more or less depending on scope and complexity; consulting fees negotiable including fixed, tiered, or percentage-based fees (up to 1.50% annually for AUA services); qualified retirement plan advisory fees up to 1.50% annually
Valparaiso, IN
Indiana
Caitlin John, llc
2012 - Present (14 years)
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