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John Schmitmeyer

Advisor at LPL Financial

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Location

Minster, OH 45865

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

John Schmitmeyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at SS&C Technologies for eight years and is involved with ADS Financial LLC, where he serves as a notary. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, banks, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options supported by an in-house research team and a broad platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged a flat fee as negotiated.

Commissions

Brokerage services include commissions, markups, markdowns, and transaction charges; commissions may apply to mutual funds, variable annuities, and other products.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees up to $500 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range up to $15,000, or up to $500 per hour; fees are negotiated and may be flat or hourly.

Location

133 E 4 Th St

Minster, OH 45865

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

LPL Financial

2024 - Present (2 years)

ADS Financial LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

SS&C Technologies

2013 - 2021 (8 years)

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