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CFP · ChFC
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CFP · ChFC

Bradley Meister

42 Years of Experience
Napoleon, OH
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Bradley Meister is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Kovack Advisors, INC., based in Napoleon, OH, with 42 years of industry experience. Bradley is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 13,293 clients with $6.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
258 advisors
Number of Clients
13,293 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$472K average
Assets Under Management
$6.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.90%

Maximum annual fee is 2.90%. Fees are negotiable depending on asset amount, type, complexity, and services provided. Combined fees with third-party managers will not exceed 2.90%.

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Location

115 W Washington St, Napoleon, OH, 43545

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
February 2008
Employment Separation After Allegations
October 2007
Civil Bond
August 2007
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Bradley operates under the DBA Meister & Associates LLC for securities business and owns Meister Insurance Group, where he sells life, health, and P&C insurance products, dedicating minimal time due to a full-time employee. He also receives rental income from farmland and an office building, serves on a zoning board, and is a partner in Health Resources LLC, which sells health insurance products.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
February 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 8 mos
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
February 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
November 2007 - March 2008 · 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2007 - March 2008 · 4 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
August 2002 - October 2007 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
July 2002 - October 2007 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
June 1984 - July 2002 · 18 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations11 states
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