Christopher Pearo is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, based in Clayton, MO, with 24 years of industry experience. Christopher 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
7700 Forsyth Blvd Ste 1200, Floor 12, Clayton, MO, 63105
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Christopher owns family farmland that will be rented for agricultural usage since 2022. He dedicates minimal time to this activity, which is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Previous Registrations
Briggs Run Capital LLC
Advice and Planning Services
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
Wachovia Securities, LLC
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
First Clearing, LLCBroker
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Cadaret, Grant & CO., INC.Broker
First Albany CorporationBroker
State Registrations53 states
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