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Jo Ellen Kearny

Advisor at Apex Capital Management, L.L.C. — Baton Rouge, LA

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Credentials

PFS™, Series 66

Experience

26 years

Location

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Apex Capital Management, L.L.C.

Supported

Total advisors

4

Across 3 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$603,579 Low

HNW client ratio

35% Typical

About

Jo Ellen Kearny is a financial advisor at Apex Capital Management, L.L.C. in Baton Rouge, LA, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and has worked with firms including Cetera Advisors LLC and Daigrepont & Brian, APAC. Kearny also serves as a board member of the Anton Wilbert Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Apex Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and business entities, providing comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental analysis and often utilizes third-party platforms for managed accounts, while also offering fiduciary services under ERISA/IRC.

Client services

Based on Apex Capital Management, L.L.C.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Apex Capital Management, L.L.C.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management General tax planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed dollar amount fees for asset management and annuity product management may be negotiated from $500 to $50,000.

Percentage

$0.00 - $150,000.00: 1.50% $150,000.01 - $500,000.00: 1.25% $500,000.01 - $1,000,000.00: 1.00% $1,000,000.01 - $3,000,000.00: 0.85% $3,000,000.01+: 0.75%

Project-based

$285 per hour for segmented financial planning and consultations.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee for asset management services is $500 annually; minimum fee for segmented financial planning is $285; minimum fee for a comprehensive financial plan is $2,500. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged hourly at $285 per hour; minimum comprehensive plan fee $2,500.

Location

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Baton Rouge, LA

910 S. Acadian Thruway

Baton Rouge LA 70806

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Louisiana

Work history

26 years of industry experience

APEX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.(DBA: Kearny Financial)

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lafayette, LA

Cetera Advisors LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

Denver, CO

Daigrepont & Brian, APAC

2001 - Present • 25 years

Baton Rouge, LA

Kearny Financial Services

2001 - Present • 25 years

Baton Rouge, LA

Disclosures

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PFS™, Series 66

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