Gerald Thomas is a registered investment advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, based in Columbus, OH, with 40 years of industry experience. Gerald operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,055,400 clients with $350B in assets under management.
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.45% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.30% |
| $500K - $1000K | 1.15% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.65% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.55% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.50% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.40% |
| $50M+ | 0.30% |
The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Fixed Income Advisory Program (FIAP) is 0.70%. The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Liquidity Management Strategy (LMS) is 0.40%. Effective November 10, 2025 the Advisory Fee rate for new LMS investors and LMS proposals dated on or after November 10, 2025 will be 0.60%.
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Location
1111 Polaris Parkway, Floor 3J, Columbus, OH, 43240
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Regulatory History
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Gerald is an owner/partner of GimmeShelter Freeze Dry LLC, renting time on a freeze dryer, dedicating minimal time to this activity. He also manages real estate investment activities for Legacy Wealth, LLC, spending a few hours per week on this.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Previous Registrations
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
Citicorp Investment Services
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Investment Network, INC.Broker
State Registrations53 states
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