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CFP
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CFP

Ryan Wharton

21 Years of Experience
Saint Johns, FL

Ryan Wharton is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cwa Asset Management Group, based in Saint Johns, FL, with 21 years of industry experience. Ryan operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 8 more. Their firm serves 1,976 clients with $4.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
50 advisors
Number of Clients
1,976 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.3M average
Assets Under Management
$4.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $2.5M1.15%
$2.5M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $15.0M0.85%
$15.0M - $25.0M0.75%
$25.0M - $35.0M0.65%
$35.0M - $45.0M0.55%
$45M+0.50%

Fees are negotiable. Certain legacy clients pay up to 1.75% on the first $1M and 1.25% on assets between $1M and $10M. Specialized strategies like the Capital Tax Advantage Strategy incur an additional 0.25% annual fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Saint Johns, FL

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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

Ryan is a managing member of Sandbox Capital LLC, a real estate and special situation investing holding company, dedicating minimal time. He also serves as a non-compensated director for the Jacksonville Area Golf Association, spending minimal time helping with strategic direction.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cwa Asset Management Group
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Strategic Advisers LLC
March 2025 - May 2025 · 2 mos
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
August 2021 - March 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
July 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Cx Institutional, LLC
February 2021 - May 2021 · 3 mos
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
August 2011 - January 2021 · 9 yrs 5 mos
TD Ameritrade, INC.
August 2011 - December 2020 · 9 yrs 4 mos
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
August 2011 - December 2020 · 9 yrs 4 mos
Fifth Third Securities, INC.
July 2010 - July 2011 · 1 yr
Fifth Third Securities, INC.Broker
July 2010 - July 2011 · 1 yr
Waddell & Reed, INC.
July 2009 - March 2010 · 8 mos
Waddell & Reed, INC.Broker
July 2009 - March 2010 · 8 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
October 2004 - July 2009 · 4 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations1 state
FL
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