John David Dawes

Advisor at Edward Jones — Gonzales, LA South Purpera Avenue

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

23 years

Location

Gonzales, LA 70737

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Edward Jones

Institution

Total advisors

24,161

Across 14,151 offices

Clients per advisor

167 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$246,728 Low

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

John Dawes is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2003. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Gonzales, Louisiana. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Client services

Based on Edward Jones

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

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Gonzales, LA South Purpera Avenue

1201 South Purpera Avenue, Suite 501

Gonzales LA 70737

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Edward Jones

2003 - Present • 23 years

St Louis, MO

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