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J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$885,092,000

Clients

448

39% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

90

High

Average account size

$1,975,652

About

J.P. King Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered, employee-owned investment advisory firm that manages approximately $889.7 million for roughly 450 client family relationships and operates with a five-advisor team. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management—covering retirement, estate and tax planning, wealth transfer, and related services—and also offers a negotiable concierge (retainer) service for clients with more complex needs.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes risk management and strategic asset allocation informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, deploying globally diversified portfolios comprised primarily of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities and select alternative investments. An Investment Committee that generally meets twice monthly oversees portfolio monitoring and clients receive a signed Investor Profile Statement (IPS) with periodic reviews (generally every five years), quarterly performance reports, market outlooks and investment bulletins.

Alongside its core individual and high-net-worth client base, JPKA reports advising a range of less-common institutional and public-sector clients—including state and municipal governments, banking and thrift institutions, insurance companies, other investment advisers, and a sovereign wealth fund—which is atypical for similarly sized team firms. Related persons of the firm are licensed to sell insurance and may recommend or manage annuities (with disclosed commissions), the firm participates in advisor programs through major custodians and maintains relationships that include 529 accounts with American Funds, and the business is organized as a 100% employee-owned S corporation.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Annuities

Fee options

Fixed

Concierge services offered on a negotiable fixed annual fee basis for clients with complex financial needs

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.75% annually $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.65% annually $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.50% annually $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.40% annually $4,000,001+: 0.30% annually

Main office location

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

1600 South Main Street, Suite 275

Walnut Creek CA 94596-8810, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jessica S

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

Jessica Schafer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at J.P. King Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. King Advisors since 2016 and also has a background with American Investors Company dating back to 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management and strategic asset allocation using globally diversified portfolios, with ongoing oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Annuities
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Scott H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

Scott Horton is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. King Advisors, Inc. since 2008 and is a shareholder and vice president of the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling annuities and other insurance products. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes risk management and strategic asset allocation through globally diversified portfolios, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Annuities
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Jonathan G

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

Jonathan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. King Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. King Advisors since 2010. J.P. King Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management and strategic asset allocation using globally diversified portfolios, with oversight from an internal Investment Committee.

Annuities
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Justin D

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

Justin Dodson is a financial advisor at J.P. King Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. King Advisors since 2012. J.P. King Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management and strategic asset allocation using globally diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an internal Investment Committee that regularly monitors model portfolios.

Annuities
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Douglas V

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. King Advisors, Inc.

Douglas Villing is a financial advisor with J.P. King Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tiaa and TIAA-CREF since 2012. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes risk management and strategic asset allocation using globally diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Annuities
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