John Pickarski
John Pickarski is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Tampa, FL, with 32 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 29,614 clients with $7.2B in assets under management.
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J.W. Cole Advisors' investment management fees are based on a tiered schedule, meaning the percentage you pay decreases as your portfolio grows. The exact fee can be negotiated and may be a flat rate instead of tiered. The maximum fee is generally 3.00% and the minimum is 0.25%. There is also a program fee charged, which covers services provided by JWCA and the custodian of your account. You'll pay these fees quarterly, regardless of how many trades are made. Some advisors may or may not pay transaction costs.
Location
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Suite 450, Tampa, FL, 33634
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
John owns Pickarski Financial Group, where he sells fixed insurance and annuities, dedicating nearly full-time hours to this. He also serves in various roles for non-investment related organizations, including the Clark County Republican Club, FOP Lodge 117, Breast Cancer Endowment Fund, and Fraternal Order of Police Ohio #117 Community Foundation, requiring minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Gwn Securities INC.
Gwn Securities INC.Broker
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Parkland Securities, LLCBroker
MML Investors Services, INC.
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
G. R. Phelps & CO., INC.Broker
Mutual Benefit Financial Service CompanyBroker
State Registrations10 states
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