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John Kolody

38 Years of Experience
Flagstaff, AZ
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John Kolody is a registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Flagstaff, AZ, with 38 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 Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 9 more. Their firm serves 26,635 clients with $13B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
541 advisors
Number of Clients
26,635 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$485K average
Assets Under Management
$12.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M2.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M2.00%
$2.0M - $5.0M2.00%
$5M+2.00%

Maximum advisor fee is shown; program fees (0.04% to 0.16%) and transaction charges may apply depending on the selected program. Fees are negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

405 North Beaver Street, Suite 4, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001

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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 10 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 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
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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