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CFP
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CFP

Stephen Zahka

42 Years of Experience
Marlborough, MA
Broker

Stephen Zahka is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Edward Jones, based in Marlborough, MA, with 42 years of industry experience. Stephen operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 3,743,795 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
22714 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$825.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K

Edward Jones offers an Ongoing Financial Planning Service for a maximum fee of $3,600 per year. This includes a financial plan and periodic updates, generally at least once per year, based on consultations with your financial advisor. You can discuss and revise your plan as needed. The fee may be paid in quarterly installments. To be eligible, you must have at least $250,000 enrolled in one or more Edward Jones Advisory Programs.

Edward Jones offers a Point in Time Financial Planning Service for which they do not currently charge a separate fee, but reserve the right to do so in the future. This service includes consultations with your financial advisor who will analyze your situation and provide a personalized financial plan.

Annual Retainer:Up to $3,600/year
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Location

Marlborough, MA

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Stephen has an outside employment activity since May 2022, dedicating minimal time to it. He also volunteers for the Alzheimer's Association MA-NH Chapter, speaking at events, but spends no time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Edward Jones
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Edward Jones
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Edward JonesBroker
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
April 2022 - September 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
April 2022 - September 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
June 2010 - April 2022 · 11 yrs 10 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2010 - April 2022 · 11 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
July 2005 - June 2010 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
September 2004 - January 2005 · 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2003 - June 2010 · 6 yrs 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
January 1991 - November 2003 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Dean Witter Reynolds INC.Broker
February 1988 - January 1991 · 2 yrs 11 mos
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
January 1984 - January 1988 · 4 yrs
State Registrations13 states
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Exams
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