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Joel Niese

Advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. — Bloomington, IN West Third Street

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

9 years

Location

Bloomington, IN 47403

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FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,015

Across 559 offices

Clients per advisor

46 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,450 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Joel Niese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Bloomington, IN. His prior experience includes roles at Donaldson Capital Management, German American Bancorp, LPL Financial LLC, and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, featuring multiple portfolio management options and risk-profile-driven strategies.

Client services

Based on FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Sponsor wrap fee program

Expertise

Based on FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.35% $500,001 - $750,000: 1.25% $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.10% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001+: 0.80%

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (Passageway Focus Program minimum; other programs range from $50,000 to $100,000)

Location

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Bloomington, IN West Third Street

3415 West Third Street

Bloomington IN 47403

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Fifth Third Securities, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Bloomington, IN

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Bloomington, IN

Donaldson Capital Management

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Evansville, IN

German American Bancorp

2017 - 2023 • 6 years

Bloomington, IN

LPL Financial LLC

2017 - 2023 • 6 years

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Kelley School of Business

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Bloomington, IN

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