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John Mark Young

Advisor at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

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Location

Wooster, OH 44691

Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

16 years

About

John Mark Young is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd. in Wooster, OH. His prior experience includes roles at M.S. Howells & Co. and Raymond James Financial Services. He serves on the board of directors for Buckeye State Credit Union in Akron, OH. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd. provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $713 million in client assets and employs a long-term, quantitative approach to portfolio management, combining in-house management with third-party platforms and standardized processes.

Client services

Based on Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Estate planning, bill pay services

Expertise

Based on Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 0.75% $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Certain representatives receive commissions for sale of insurance and securities products as outside business activities.

Project-based

Custom Budgets: $250/hour; Debt-Free College Savings Plan: $250/hour; Bill Pay Service initial setup: $250/hour.

Subscriptions

Financial Coaching monthly fees: $150/month for personal finances, $200/month for personal and small business finances.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning: one-time fee $250-$5,000; Financial Coaching: $150-$200/month; Custom Budgets: $250/hour; Financial Peace University group class: $250 per person; Bill Pay Service: initial setup $250/hour, monthly fees $100-$200 depending on number of bills; Debt-Free College Savings Plan: $250/hour; Estate Planning fees: $250-$1,500 depending on service.

Location

3524 Commerce Parkway

Wooster, OH 44691

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

2021 - Present (5 years)

M.S. Howells & Co.

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

2015 - 2021 (6 years)

Raymond James Financial Services

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

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