John Hess
John Hess is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at First Command Advisory Services, based in Orange Park, FL, with 21 years of industry experience. John is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 113,591 clients with $24B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.30% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.15% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.75% |
| $2M+ | 0.50% |
Schedule reflects the Partners, Foundations, and Select advisory programs. Other programs like Elite and Premier Income have separate fee schedules. Fees are negotiable for Elite accounts over $5 million.
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Location
590 Wells Road, Suite 2, Orange Park, FL, 32073
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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John owns Hess Financial Group Inc., an S-Corp previously used for his First Command business, dedicating about a quarter of his time, including some during trading hours. He also owns Synergy Business Suites, LLC (small office rentals) and Connections Co-work LLC (real estate/rental property), spending minimal time on each.
Employment History
Current Registrations
First Command Advisory Services
First Command Brokerage Services, INC.
First Command Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
First Command Financial Planning, INC.
Advanced Planning Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations15 states
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