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John Waldron

23 Years of Experience
Fernandina Beach, FL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John Waldron is a registered investment advisor at Thegrid LLC, based in Fernandina Beach, FL, with 23 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, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more.

Compensation
N/A
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
Not specified
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$1,000
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Fees range from 0.50% to 2.00% annually and are negotiable based on the type of account, complexity of your situation as well as the amount and composition of your account assets. There is a minimum fee of $1,000 per year, although exceptions may be granted to this minimum fee based on your history and relationship with the firm and other possible advisory services provided. Under no circumstances will the client be charged more than 2.00% annually based on assets under management as a result of the minimum fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Fernandina Beach, FL

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Financial
February 2021
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is an advisory representative of a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), spending about 10-20% of his time on investment-related activities. He also works as a QuickBooks bookkeeper for Smokin Puffin LLC, dedicating minimal time, and is an insurance agent since December 2024.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Thegrid LLC
October 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
February 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
February 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
February 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Acpwa, LLC
March 2022 - February 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
February 2020 - October 2020 · 8 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2020 - October 2020 · 8 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
September 2017 - October 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
September 2017 - October 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Independent Financial Partners
October 2014 - October 2017 · 3 yrs
LPL Financial LLCBroker
October 2014 - September 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
October 2012 - September 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
October 2012 - September 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.
July 2011 - October 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
June 2011 - October 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos
Dfs Capital Management, LP
November 2010 - April 2011 · 5 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
November 2009 - April 2010 · 5 mos
Pointe Atlantic, INCBroker
September 2008 - February 2009 · 5 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
May 2007 - March 2008 · 10 mos
Samco Capital Markets, INC.Broker
October 2005 - September 2006 · 11 mos
Penson Financial Services, INC.Broker
March 2005 - May 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos
Bcp Securities, LLCBroker
May 2001 - March 2005 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
September 1999 - December 2000 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations2 states
FLPA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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