John Stearns
John Stearns is a registered investment advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Corpus Christi, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,330,280 clients with $560B in assets under management.
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Ameriprise Financial Services offers several managed account programs. The fees vary depending on the program selected. These fees include an asset-based fee, which covers investment advisory services and investment management fees. Some accounts may also have an Investments and Infrastructure Support Fee. Clients also pay investment costs, which are the underlying fees related to investment products purchased within the managed account. Additional fees and expenses may be incurred based on the nature of the investments.
Location
6124 S Staples St Ste 350, Corpus Christi, TX, 78413
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Regulatory History (4)
Customer Dispute
October 2025Customer Dispute
December 2007Customer Dispute
January 2007Customer Dispute
March 2005Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
John is an independent insurance broker for MassMutual, selling fixed annuities since February 2024. He also hosts a weekly radio show about retirement and investments, dedicating minimal time to it.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
Cetera Advisor Networks LLCBroker
Summit Financial Group INC
Summit Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
Brokersxpress LLC
Brokersxpress LLCBroker
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.Broker
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations26 states
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