Chad Wilford

Advisor at Edward Jones

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Location

Lexington, OH 44904

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

3 years

About

Chad Wilford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Buckeye Educational Systems, APT, and IST. Outside of advising, he has been a partner in an excavation business, Precision Grade Excavation, though the venture is currently under consideration for closure. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch presence.

Client services

Based on Edward Jones

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Edward Jones

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

356 E Main St

Lexington, OH 44904

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Edward Jones

2023 - Present (3 years)

Buckeye Educational Systems

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

APT

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

IST

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

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