BJ
CFP
BJ
CFP

Bruce Ward

20 Years of Experience
Lexington, KY

Bruce Ward is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC, based in Lexington, KY, with 20 years of industry experience. Bruce operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 3 more. Their firm serves 3,961 clients with $3.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
58 advisors
Number of Clients
3,961 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$981K average
Assets Under Management
$3.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Meridian Wealth Management charges an annual fee based on a percentage of the value of your investments. The fee ranges from 0.0% to 2.0%. The exact fee is negotiable and depends on the complexity of the account, the level of service, and other factors. Fees are calculated and billed either monthly or quarterly, either in advance or in arrears. Meridian may waive or offset fees related to cash balance accounts.

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Location

100 W Main Street, Suite 450, Lexington, KY, 40507

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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

Bruce is the sole owner of Desert Sky Wealth Partners, LLC, created for tax purposes. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Meridian Wealth Management, LLC
September 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management
March 2017 - October 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Vanguard Advisers INC
October 2016 - March 2017 · 5 mos
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
January 2006 - March 2017 · 11 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations14 states
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