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John Straughn

42 Years of Experience
Winter Haven, FL
1 DisclosureBroker

John Straughn is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Winter Haven, FL, with 42 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

203 Avenue A Nw, Winter Haven, FL, 33881

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2008
Settled
Other Business Activities

John is a co-personal representative for a friend's estate since 2020, which is investment-related. This requires a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
June 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
June 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2008 - June 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2008 - June 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
October 2000 - October 2008 · 8 yrs
Wachovia Securities, LLC
October 2000 - October 2008 · 8 yrs
First Union Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
August 1999 - October 2000 · 1 yr 2 mos
Allen & Company of Florida, INC.Broker
March 1994 - August 1999 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 1987 - March 1994 · 6 yrs 5 mos
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
August 1983 - March 1988 · 4 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations13 states
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