Melissa Whitney
Melissa Whitney is a registered investment advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, based in Oakland, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. Melissa operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,055,400 clients with $350B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.45% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.30% |
| $500K - $1000K | 1.15% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.65% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.55% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.50% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.40% |
| $50M+ | 0.30% |
The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Fixed Income Advisory Program (FIAP) is 0.70%. The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Liquidity Management Strategy (LMS) is 0.40%. Effective November 10, 2025 the Advisory Fee rate for new LMS investors and LMS proposals dated on or after November 10, 2025 will be 0.60%.
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Location
Oakland, CA
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August 2008Other Business Activities
Melissa is an investor in Longfellow Wines LLC since 2014 and a director at Claremont Country Club since 2018, dedicating minimal time to the latter. She is also an employee of both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, offering bank products and services.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Deutsche Bank Securities INC.
Deutsche Bank Securities INC.Broker
Lehman Brothers INC.
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
State Registrations53 states
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