JL
CFP
JL
CFP

Jared Lester

10 Years of Experience
Naperville, IL
BrokerSells Insurance

Jared Lester is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD, based in Naperville, IL, with 10 years of industry experience. Jared is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, and 9 more. Their firm serves 25,391 clients with $19B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
386 advisors
Number of Clients
25,391 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$734K average
Assets Under Management
$18.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Maximum annual advisory fee is 2.0% for advisor-managed non-wrap and SWM accounts. Specific program fees may vary up to 3.0% depending on the chosen platform, custodian, or third-party manager.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1700 Park Street, #110, Naperville, IL, 60563

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Jared is a trustee for the Lester Family Foundation and the Lester 2013 GSTT Exempt Trust Agreement, both investment-related but requiring minimal time. He also sells annuities and life insurance through Highland on occasion, and is an assistant soccer coach for young children, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
June 2024 - July 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
June 2024 - July 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Securities America, INC.Broker
October 2017 - June 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
October 2017 - June 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos
National Planning Corporation ("npc of America" in Fl & Ny)
February 2016 - November 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos
National Planning CorporationBroker
November 2015 - November 2017 · 2 yrs
State Registrations11 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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