Kelly Dunagan Jr.
Advisor at J.Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
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Advisor at J.Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
21 years
Kelly Dunagan Jr. is a financial advisor with J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with J. Derek Lewis & Associates since 2005 and has been with the affiliated entity JDL Securities Corporation since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent affiliated with the firm, specializing in accident, health, life, disability, and variable contracts insurance. J. Derek Lewis & Associates serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on client profiling, formal investment policy guidelines, and asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, supported by discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.
Based on J.Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Based on J.Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Fixed fees reported in SEC Form ADV Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure.
0.50% to 1.00% annually (exact fee specified in Investment Management Agreement)
Commissions are charged by affiliated broker/dealer JDLS for certain mutual fund share classes (A shares) and 12b-1 fees; advisory fees are reduced accordingly.
Hourly charges are reported in SEC Form ADV Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure.
Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Fee-only advisory services based on assets under management; advisory fees reduced by commissions received in some cases.
1001 Dove Street, Suite 160
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Kelly A. Dunagan, Jr.
2009 - Present (17 years)
J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
2005 - Present (21 years)
JDL Securities Corporation
2004 - Present (22 years)
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