JZ
CFP · ChFC
JZ
CFP · ChFC

John Zinaich

25 Years of Experience
Boonsboro, MD
BrokerSells Insurance

John Zinaich is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, based in Boonsboro, MD, with 25 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 9,021 clients with $3.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
114 advisors
Number of Clients
9,021 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$368K average
Assets Under Management
$3.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K

FFS offers several investment management programs. Fees are determined separately for each account and are negotiable, based on factors like assets under management, account structure, and services provided. Fees are generally a percentage of assets under management and can be charged quarterly or monthly, in advance or arrears.

Independence Advisory accounts typically do not exceed 2.50% annually. The Managed Portfolio Program has a fee of 1.65% annually. FCMS Private Wealth Solutions fees do not exceed 1.70% of the first $1,000,000 and 1.40% thereafter, annually. Nationwide Variable Annuity fees do not exceed 1.50% annually.

Some programs have minimum account balances and additional custodial fees that could result in an effective rate greater than the stated percentage.

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Location

Boonsboro, MD

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is the President of Zinaich Capital & Risk Management, where he works a few hours per week selling term life insurance, annuities, indexed life, whole life, and universal life. He also serves as a Trustee at Paramount Baptist Church, dedicating minimal time each month.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Founders Financial Securities LLCBroker
February 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 5 mos
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
February 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Jefferson Pilot Securities CorporationBroker
August 2005 - February 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Jefferson Pilot Securities CORP
August 2005 - February 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Compass Capital Asset Management
July 2002 - August 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
September 2001 - August 2005 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
March 2000 - April 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations17 states
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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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