JH
CFP
JH
CFP

John Higgins

39 Years of Experience
Gladsone, NJ
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John Higgins is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services, based in Gladsone, NJ, with 39 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 Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 6,470 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
166 advisors
Number of Clients
6,470 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$326K average
Assets Under Management
$2.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$90
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $100K2.50%
$100K - $250K2.25%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M1.75%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.50%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.25%
$5.0M - $10.0M1.00%
$10M+0.75%

Firm also offers threshold billing, flat percentage, and flat annual fee structures. Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

268 Main Street, Gladsone, NJ, 07934

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2010
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John sells fixed insurance as an agent for Patterson Smith Associates, LLC, where he is also the managing member and 100% owner. Both activities are investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
June 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Vanderbilt Securities, LLCBroker
June 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
March 2012 - June 2026 · 14 yrs 3 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
March 2012 - June 2026 · 14 yrs 3 mos
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
March 1989 - March 2012 · 23 yrs
Colonial Penn Distributors CORP.Broker
January 1988 - November 1988 · 10 mos
Halpert, Oberst and CompanyBroker
February 1987 - December 1987 · 10 mos
State Registrations20 states
AZCOCTFLGAHIIDILMAMINCNHNJNYOHPATXUTVAWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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