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John Forster
42 Years of Experience
Washington, DC
9 DisclosuresBroker
John Forster is a registered investment advisor at Sb Advisory, LLC, based in Washington, DC, with 42 years of industry experience. John is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 2,744 clients with $1.1B in assets under management.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
36 advisors
Number of Clients
2,744 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$401K average
Assets Under Management
$1.1B
Fee Structure
Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 2.50% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 2.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.75% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 1.50% |
| $5M+ | 1.25% |
Fees are negotiable. Third-party manager programs charge an additional fee up to 1.25% with total fees not to exceed 2.50%.
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Your Portfolio Value
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Location
Washington, DC
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Regulatory History (9)
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Customer Dispute
December 2024Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2024Denied
Employment Separation After Allegations
November 2024Customer Dispute
June 2023Settled
Customer Dispute
March 2018Denied
Customer Dispute
September 2011Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2009Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2004Denied
Customer Dispute
January 2001Denied
Employment History
Current Registrations
Sb Advisory, LLC
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
San Blas Securities LLCBroker
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
San Blas Securities LLC
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2012 - December 2024 · 12 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2012 - December 2024 · 12 yrs 2 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - November 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - November 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
January 1994 - June 2009 · 15 yrs 5 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 1993 - June 2009 · 15 yrs 11 mos
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
April 1988 - July 1993 · 5 yrs 3 mos
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
September 1984 - April 1988 · 3 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations29 states
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