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John Calvano

35 Years of Experience
Hoover, AL

John Calvano is a registered investment advisor at Axient Investment Advisors LLC, based in Hoover, AL, with 35 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 768 clients with $450M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14 advisors
Number of Clients
768 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$591K average
Assets Under Management
$454.0M

Fee Structure

Axient Investment Advisors charges a management fee that is negotiated between you and your investment advisor, with a maximum annual fee of 2% of your portfolio's value (1.5% for annuity allocations). This fee is charged quarterly or monthly in advance, based on your account's value. If you end the agreement early, you'll receive a prorated refund. Axient offers several investment management options:

  • Advisor as Portfolio Manager (APM): Your advisor manages your portfolio, potentially using third-party models.
  • Axient Model Portfolios: Your advisor uses Axient's own investment models.
  • Axient Select Managers: Your advisor selects third-party money managers to manage your investments.

There is a $5 transaction fee per trade, though some mutual funds are exempt.

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Location

Hoover, AL

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

John is the trustee of his father's charitable trust, involving reviewing accounts, approving payments, and paying taxes, requiring minimal time. He is also a registered representative and may hold various roles for the firm's affiliates.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Axient Investment Advisors LLC
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Trust Advisory Group LTD
December 2024 - April 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos
Stonex Financial INC.Broker
June 2022 - April 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Stonex Securities INC.Broker
July 2017 - April 2026 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Intl Fcstone Financial INC.Broker
July 2017 - October 2017 · 3 mos
Stonex Advisors INC.
February 2017 - April 2026 · 9 yrs 2 mos
Sterne Agee Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2008 - November 2008 · 1 mo
Sterne, Agee & Leach, INC.Broker
September 2007 - July 2017 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Amsouth Investment Services, INC.Broker
June 2001 - February 2006 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Performance Funds Distributor, INC.Broker
November 1997 - September 1999 · 1 yr 10 mos
Bisys Fund Services Limited PartnershipBroker
March 1995 - September 1999 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Ba Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 1993 - September 1994 · 1 yr 8 mos
Great Western Financial Securities CorporationBroker
August 1987 - December 1992 · 5 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
AL
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