JD
CFP
JD
CFP

John Dondero

24 Years of Experience
Ponte Vedra, FL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John Dondero is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Ponte Vedra, FL, with 24 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

Ponte Vedra, FL

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
August 2009
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is an advisory representative of a RIA, spending about 10-20% of his time on investment-related activities and trading. He also owns Dondero Retirement Planning LLC to hold rental property, dedicating minimal time to it, and works as an independent insurance agent for various companies, spending a few hours per week. Finally, he is an agent for Nettworth Financial Group, spending nearly full-time hours on investment-related activities and trading.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
October 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
October 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
October 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Fsc Securities Corporation
July 2009 - October 2019 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
June 2009 - October 2019 · 10 yrs 4 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
July 2004 - June 2009 · 4 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
April 2004 - June 2009 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Southtrust Securities, INC.Broker
January 2003 - March 2004 · 1 yr 2 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
April 2001 - March 2003 · 1 yr 11 mos
State Registrations6 states
FLGANCTNTXVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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