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Jason Bright

Advisor at Capital Markets IQ, LLC

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Location

Buford, GA 30519

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Jason Bright is a financial advisor at Capital Markets IQ, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Control Southern. In addition to his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Brightsmith Advisors LLC, providing insurance sales and business consulting, and serves on the board of Family Promise of Gwinnett, a nonprofit organization. Capital Markets IQ offers investment advisory and related services to individuals, small businesses, plan sponsors, and multinational clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside proprietary strategies, providing wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Client services

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Business consulting

Expertise

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Attorney

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning one-time and ongoing flat fees; business consulting flat fees; one-time investment advice flat fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: up to 2.80% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.5%) $2,000,000 - $3,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.0%) $3,000,000+: lower rates for assets above thresholds (tiered schedule, negotiated)

Commissions

Certain IARs licensed as insurance agents receive commissions on insurance products; no commissions from securities sales by the Company itself

Project-based

Business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with minimum $5,000 retainer

Performance-based

Performance-based fees for qualified clients ranging 0% - 20%, based on profits or capital appreciation; may include high-water mark

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Typically 0% - 2.80% of portfolio balance for retail investment advisory clients; financial planning flat fees; business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with $5,000 minimum retainer; sub-adviser fees 0.50% to 1.00%; performance-based fees 0%-20%

Location

2500 Thompson Mill Road

Buford, GA 30519

Most active in

Alabama · Georgia · Utah · Virginia

Work history

Capital Markets IQ, LLC

2022 - Present (4 years)

Thrivent Financial

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Thrivent Financial

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Control Southern

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Disclosures

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