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Gerald Thomas Peden Jr.

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Georgetown, DE

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Georgetown, DE 19947

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,448

Across 2,954 offices

Clients per advisor

77 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Gerald Peden Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2008 and has held roles at Fulton Financial Advisors and Delaware National Bank. He serves on the Finance/Investment Committee for the Indian River School District. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Georgetown, DE

21035 Dupont Blvd

Georgetown DE 19947

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Delaware

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Fulton Financial Advisors

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Georgetown, DE

Fulton bank

2018 - Present • 8 years

Georgetown, DE

Fulton Financial Advisors

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Georgetown, DE

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Georgetown, DE

Raymond James Financial Services,Inc.

2008 - Present • 18 years

Georgetown, DE

Delaware National Bank

2002 - Present • 24 years

Georgetown, DE

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