John Kerns is a registered investment advisor at Meridian Investment Counsel, INC., based in Lafayette, CA, with 29 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, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 187 clients with $720M in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $2.5M | 1.00% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.60% |
| $10M+ | 0.30% |
Fees are negotiable based on factors such as account composition and relationship length. Minimum annual fee of $5,000 applies.
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Location
Lafayette, CA
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Regulatory History
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John is a portfolio manager and a certified public accountant providing accounting and business-consulting services as a sole proprietor since 1981. He spends a few hours per week on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Meridian Investment Counsel, INC.
Previous Registrations
Sdr Capital Management, INC.
State Registrations1 state
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