Advisor at Blackhawk Wealth Advisors
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Firm
Blackhawk Wealth Advisors
Location
Danville, CA 94506
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63
Industry experience
36 years
John Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Research & Portfolio Evaluation, Inc. since 2001. Gardner is the sole advisor at Blackhawk Wealth Advisors, an independent firm based in Danville, CA. Blackhawk Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and independent security research to individuals, trusts, estates, and investment companies. The firm employs a proprietary blend of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes, focusing on risk reduction and predictable income through both long- and short-term strategies.
Based on Blackhawk Wealth Advisors
$0 - $500,000: 1.25% annually $500,001+: 0.80% annually
Minimum fee: $1,000 minimum fee per calendar quarter Fee-only: Fees are negotiable
3860 Blackhawk Rd, Ste. 160
Danville, CA 94506
California · Texas
Equity Research & Portfolio Evaluation, Inc.
2001 - Present (25 years)
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