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Douglas Johnson

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Bedford, IN 47421

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

40 years

About

Douglas Johnson is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior roles include positions at Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. and JA Benefits, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of several holding companies and is involved in a care advocacy and advisory organization. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

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

Location

1630 H Street

Bedford, IN 47421

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc.

2023 - Present (3 years)

JA Benefits, LLC

2020 - Present (6 years)

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2015 - Present (11 years)

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2015 - Present (11 years)

JA Benefits, LLC

2005 - 2020 (15 years)

Johnson Financial Group

1988 - Present (38 years)

Disclosures

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