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John Bernard Murphy Jr.

Advisor at Cetera — Romoland, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Romoland, CA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

John Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Dunham Trust Co. since 2017, where he refers clients interested in establishing trusts. Outside of his advisory work, Murphy serves as treasurer on the board of directors for The Hemet Jeep Club, a social club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Romoland, CA

Romoland CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Cetera

2024 - Present • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

Dunham Trust. Co

2017 - Present • 9 years

Reno, NV

Cetera Advisors LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

El Segundo, CA

Jm Associates

1993 - Present • 33 years

Temecula, CA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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