JM
CFP
JM
CFP
John May is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Xml Financial Group, based in Bethesda, MD, with 46 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 4,185 clients with $3B in assets under management.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
29 advisors
Number of Clients
4,185 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$715K average
Assets Under Management
$3.0B
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $3.0M | 1.00% |
| $3.0M - $4.0M | 0.90% |
| $4.0M - $5.0M | 0.80% |
| $5.0M - $6.0M | 0.70% |
| $6.0M - $7.0M | 0.60% |
| $7.0M - $8.0M | 0.50% |
| $8.0M - $9.0M | 0.40% |
| $9.0M - $10.0M | 0.30% |
| $10.0M - $11.0M | 0.20% |
| $11.0M - $12.0M | 0.20% |
| $12.0M - $13.0M | 0.20% |
| $13.0M - $14.0M | 0.20% |
| $14.0M - $15.0M | 0.20% |
| $15M+ | Included |
Fees above $15,000,000 are negotiable.
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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location
6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 730, Bethesda, MD, 20817
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Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
November 2008Closed-No Action
Employment History
Current Registrations
Xml Financial Group
February 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos
Xml Securities
June 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 11 mos
Xml SecuritiesBroker
June 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Lara, May & Associates, LLC
January 2008 - February 2019 · 11 yrs 1 mo
Lara, Shull & May, LTD.
August 1999 - December 2007 · 8 yrs 4 mos
Lara, Shull & May, LTDBroker
February 1992 - June 2008 · 16 yrs 4 mos
Manna Financial Services CorporationBroker
November 1980 - March 1992 · 11 yrs 4 mos
Derand Investment Corporation of AmericaBroker
October 1979 - December 1980 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations22 states
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Exams
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