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John Kwee

Advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

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Location

Honolulu, HI 96813

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

38 years

About

John Kwee is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at firms including SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and officer for Christian in Real Estate, a nonprofit organization based in Honolulu. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach utilizing both internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms, offering services such as portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office support.

Client services

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed project fees up to $25,000 per project; fixed annual fees up to $100,000 for Family Office services; corporate consulting fees up to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.85% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.70% $4,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Commissions

Certain IARs may earn commissions from insurance and brokerage products sold in separate capacity

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees up to $400/hour; fixed project fees up to $25,000 per project; fixed annual fees up to $100,000 annually

Location

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2300

Honolulu, HI 96813

Most active in

Hawaii

Work history

Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

DFPG investments, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

OSAIC

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL

2014 - 2023 (9 years)

Disclosures

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