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John Kenton Faust

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Missoula, MT

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

26 years

Location

Missoula, MT

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

460

Across 289 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

John Faust is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2017, following roles at SII Investments, Inc., Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc, and Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of a marketing DBA, Integrated Investment Solutions, and serves as a trustee of a family trust. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence with a mix of passive and active investment exposures.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Missoula, MT

Missoula MT

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Montana · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Independent Financial group

2017 - Present • 9 years

Missoula, MT

SII Investments, Inc.

2010 - 2017 • 7 years

Missoula, MT

Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc

2004 - 2010 • 6 years

Missoula, MT

Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc.

2004 - 2004 • 1 year

Missoula, MT

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 66

Missoula, MT

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Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Retired
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Geoffrey G

CFA®, Series 65

Missoula, MT

Inukshuk Investments, LLC

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Active portfolio management Retirement withdrawal strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals
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Ward W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Missoula, MT

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Annuities Real estate investing

Caleb P

CFP®, ChFC®

Missoula, MT

Advanced Practice Planning, LLC

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General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Doctor or Medical Professional Mid-Career Professionals
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Paul L

CFP®

Missoula, MT

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Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning University Employee
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Molly N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Missoula, MT

MoneySense LLC

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Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Women Professionals
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