Brian Mercado
Brian Mercado is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Newport Beach, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. Brian operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 142,225 clients with $44B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
Maximum annual fee is 2.00%, negotiable based on assets, account composition, and complexity.
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Location
4 Upper Newport Plaza Dr. Suite 103, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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October 2023Other Business Activities
Brian uses Elevation Wealth Advisors as the business name for providing investment advice through Private Advisor Group, LLC, dedicating nearly full-time hours to this. Brian also owns Leda Financial Corp., operating a financial services practice independently from Private Advisor Group, LLC, also dedicating nearly full-time hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Previous Registrations
Jsf Financial, LLC
Newedge Securities, LLCBroker
Zecco Trading, INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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