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Bret Johnson

16 Years of Experience
Dubuque, IA
1 DisclosureBroker

Bret Johnson is a registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Dubuque, IA, with 16 years of industry experience. Bret is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

340 W 5th St, Dubuque, IA, 52001

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
October 2016
Denied
Other Business Activities

Bret is a member of Bridgewater Advisors, Inc. and several real estate LLCs, dedicating about a quarter of his time to Bridgewater Advisors and a few hours per week to each real estate venture.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
May 2026 - Present · 5 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
May 2026 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
May 2015 - May 2026 · 11 yrs
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
May 2015 - May 2026 · 11 yrs
Bfc Planning, INC.
December 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.
July 2011 - December 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
August 2010 - June 2011 · 10 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
July 2010 - June 2011 · 11 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 2008 - October 2008 · 3 mos
State Registrations29 states
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