John Ferneau
Advisor at Emerson Equity LLC
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Firm
Emerson Equity LLC
Location
Denver, CO 80209
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
12 years
About
John Ferneau is a financial advisor at Emerson Equity LLC in Denver, CO, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Kingswood Capital Partners and Benchmark Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Ferneau Asset Management, where he provides accident, life, and health insurance services related to estate planning. Emerson Equity is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and insurance consulting, employing strategies from capital preservation to aggressive growth and utilizing various analytical approaches.
Client services
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Management of private placement life insurance / insurance dedicated funds (single investor private funds)
Management of private placement life insurance / insurance dedicated funds (single investor private funds)
Expertise
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Concentrated stock management
Private / alternative investments
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Business succession planning
Fee options
Financial planning flat fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; portfolio evaluation services typically $1,500; flat fee portfolio management negotiated
$0+: Negotiable, up to 2.5% maximum annually +: Management fee for Private Placement Life Insurance: typically either a flat fee of $25,000-$50,000 per annum charged quarterly in advance, or a percentage fee up to 0.5% annually capped at $50,000 per annum (0.125% quarterly in advance)
Broker-dealer commissions on securities transactions including 12b-1 fees from mutual funds; commissions on insurance and alternative investment products
Insurance consulting hourly rate varies between $75 and $250 per hour
Minimum fee: Flat fee for financial plans typically ranges from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; Portfolio Evaluation Services flat fee typically approximates $1,500 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial plans and portfolio evaluation services; hourly rates for insurance consulting ($75 to $250 per hour)
Location
975 Lincoln Street, 204
Denver, CO 80209
Most active in
John F has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Colorado
Work history
Emerson Family Office
2025 - Present (1 year)
Emerson Equity LLC
2025 - Present (1 year)
Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC
2023 - 2025 (2 years)
Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC
2022 - 2025 (3 years)
Benchmark Investments, LLC
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Benchmark Advisory Services, LLC
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
BFC PLANNING, Inc.
2013 - 2021 (8 years)
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.
2013 - 2021 (8 years)
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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