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Jason Lawrence Bright

Advisor at Capital Markets IQ, LLC — Gainsville, GA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

Gainsville, GA 30501

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Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Team

Total advisors

18

Across 12 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Low

Avg AUM per client

$523,323 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Low

About

Jason Bright is a Series 66-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Capital Markets IQ, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Control Southern. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of the nonprofit Family Promise of Gwinnett and is a managing partner at Brightsmith Advisors LLC, providing insurance sales, business consulting, and CPA team-based services. Capital Markets IQ offers investment advisory and sub-advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and businesses. The firm employs a multi-branch model with centralized supervision and a comprehensive planning framework, managing a broad range of investment instruments and coordinating with external professionals.

Client services

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Business consulting

Expertise

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Capital Markets IQ, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Attorney

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning one-time and ongoing flat fees; business consulting flat fees; one-time investment advice flat fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: up to 2.80% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.5%) $2,000,000 - $3,000,000: lower rate than preceding tier (example given 1.0%) $3,000,000+: lower rates for assets above thresholds (tiered schedule, negotiated)

Commissions

Certain IARs licensed as insurance agents receive commissions on insurance products; no commissions from securities sales by the Company itself

Project-based

Business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with minimum $5,000 retainer

Performance-based

Performance-based fees for qualified clients ranging 0% - 20%, based on profits or capital appreciation; may include high-water mark

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Typically 0% - 2.80% of portfolio balance for retail investment advisory clients; financial planning flat fees; business consulting hourly rate $350/hour with $5,000 minimum retainer; sub-adviser fees 0.50% to 1.00%; performance-based fees 0%-20%

Location

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Gainsville, GA

100 Main St SW

Gainsville GA 30501

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Alabama · Georgia · Utah · Virginia

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Capital Markets IQ, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Arlington, TX

Thrivent Financial

2018 - 2022 • 4 years

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Financial

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2018 - 2022 • 4 years

Lawrenceville, GA

Control Southern

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Suwanee, GA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

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Concentrated stock management General retirement planning
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CFP®, PFS™, Series 63

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Wealth management
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Series 66

Gainesville, GA

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Gainesville, GA

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Annuities General estate planning guidance
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Series 66

Buford, GA

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Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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