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John Kolody

38 Years of Experience
San Diego, CA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John Kolody is a registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 44,045 clients with $11B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
538 advisors
Number of Clients
44,045 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$257K average
Assets Under Management
$11.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

IFG offers investment management through various programs, including AccessPoint, Custom Asset Management, and Third Party Asset Managers. Fees are based on a percentage of the value of your account and are negotiable. Transaction charges may also apply. The maximum advisory fee is 3.00% per year. IFG and its IARs may receive additional compensation from product sponsors, which creates a conflict of interest.

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Location

12671 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92130

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
October 2016
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is a CPA and sole proprietor, providing tax preparation and accounting services since 1986, dedicating about 10-20% to about a quarter of his time. He also owns John Kolody Investments, P.C., an S corporation used to consolidate profits and conduct fixed insurance business using annuities, spending minimal to about 10-20% of his time on it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLC
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Ic Advisory Services, INC.
September 2020 - December 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos
The Investment Center, INC.Broker
September 2020 - December 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
February 2020 - September 2020 · 7 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
December 2016 - September 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Foothill Securities, INC.Broker
December 2003 - December 2016 · 13 yrs
United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited PartnerBroker
November 2001 - December 2003 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Benjamin Securities Investment Company, INC.Broker
August 1996 - December 2001 · 5 yrs 4 mos
H.D. Vest Investment Securities, INC.Broker
January 1988 - September 1996 · 8 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations8 states
ARAZCACOILNMNVTX
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Exams
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