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John Kolody Jr.

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Flagstaff, AZ North Beaver Street

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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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 Kolody Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains an active CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting for individuals and businesses. His prior experience includes roles at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and Securities America, among others. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies using firm- and third-party models, integrating both passive and active investment exposures across standard risk profiles.

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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Flagstaff, AZ North Beaver Street

405 North Beaver Street, Suite 4

Flagstaff AZ 86001

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Independent Financial Group, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Flagstaff, AZ

Ic Advisory Services Inc

2020 - 2024 • 4 years

Flagstaff, AZ

The Investment Center Inc

2020 - 2024 • 4 years

Flagstaff, AZ

Securities America Advisors

2020 - 2020 • 1 year

Flagstaff, AZ

Securities America, inc.

2016 - 2020 • 4 years

Flagstaff, AZ

The Guidance Center, Inc.

2013 - 2020 • 7 years

Flagstaff, AZ

Foothill Securities, Inc.

2003 - 2016 • 13 years

Flagstaff, AZ

John Kolody Jr. CPA

1986 - Present • 40 years

Flagstaff, AZ

Disclosures

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Series 65

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