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Jennifer Merida

17 Years of Experience
Cary, IL
Broker

Jennifer Merida is a registered investment advisor at Empower Advisory Group, LLC, based in Cary, IL, with 17 years of industry experience. Jennifer operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 250,707 clients with $160B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1613 advisors
Number of Clients
250,707 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$635K average
Assets Under Management
$159.1B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $100K0.50%
$100K - $250K0.40%
$250K - $400K0.30%
$400K+0.20%

EAG reserves the right to offer discounted fees or waive periodic fees.

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Your Portfolio Value
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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 Activities

Jennifer is a 2% owner of Kaidence Chiropractic & Wellness, her husband's chiropractic care business, and performs back office work during nights and weekends. This takes about 10-20% of her time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Empower Advisory Group, LLC
June 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Empower Financial Services, INC.
October 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Empower Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Money Concepts Capital CORPBroker
December 2018 - February 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Money Concepts Advisory Service
November 2018 - February 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos
BMO Harris Financial Advisors, INC
November 2013 - December 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
BMO Harris Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
November 2013 - December 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Investment Advisors CORP
December 2008 - December 2012 · 4 yrs
Broker Dealer Financial Services CORP.Broker
November 2008 - December 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
July 2004 - July 2008 · 4 yrs
State Registrations45 states
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