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John Joseph Link Jr.

Advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group — Irvine, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Irvine, CA 92612

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The Wealth Consulting Group

Multi-team

Total advisors

130

Across 58 offices

Clients per advisor

98 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$466,923 Low

HNW client ratio

33% High

About

John Link Jr. is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Link, Murrel & Company, LPL Financial, and Level Four Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a CPA partner at Redwitz, Inc. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining active and passive strategies, model portfolios, and algorithmic services, supported by legal and implementation assistance through licensed attorneys and third-party vendors.

Client services

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time fixed financial planning engagements typically range from $500 to $10,000 depending on scope and complexity.

Percentage

$1,000 - $10,000: 2.95% total fee for MWP platform (includes LPL program fee, strategist fee, and advisor fee) $1,000 - $10,000: 2.50% total fee for OMP platform (includes LPL program fee and advisor fee) $250,000+: 2.95% total fee for PWP platform (includes LPL fee, separate account manager fees, and advisor fee) $50,000+: 2.95% total fee for MAS platform (includes LPL program fee, manager fee, and advisor fee) $100,000+: 2.95% total fee for MAN platform (includes LPL program fee, manager fee, and advisor fee) $5,000+: 1.35% total fee for GWP platform (includes LPL program fee and advisor fee)

Commissions

Advisors may also be registered representatives receiving commissions from LPL Financial; commissions vary by product.

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees range from $100 to $500 per hour, based on complexity and advisor discretion.

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial advice fees charged at a non-negotiable monthly rate; specific amounts vary, billed directly to client.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning fees generally range from $500 to $10,000; ongoing advice fees range from $500 to $8,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial planning fees generally range from $500 to $10,000; hourly consulting fees range from $100 to $500 per hour.

Location

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Irvine, CA

18831 Bardeen Ave #201

Irvine CA 92612

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

24 years of industry experience

WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC (DBA: The Wealth Consulting Group)

2017 - Present • 9 years

Irvine, CA

LPL Financial, llc

2016 - Present • 10 years

Irvine, CA

Level Four Advisory Services

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Irvine, CA

Link, Murrel & Company

1984 - 2019 • 35 years

Irvine, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 66

Lake Forest, CA

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Series 65

Irvine, CA

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance Income planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Series 66, Series 7

Irvine, CA

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Wealth management Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired Self-Employed Military & Veterans Professional Athlete Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Professionals Established Professionals
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Nelson W

Series 65

Los Alamitos, CA

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Wealth management
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Gary M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Laguna Niguel, CA

Trusted Financial Advisors

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management

Mark W

CFP®

Irvine, CA

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General retirement planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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