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John Mark Collier Young

Advisor at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd. — Wooster, OH

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

17 years

Location

Wooster, OH 44691

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Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

Team

Total advisors

16

Across 2 offices

Clients per advisor

214 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$230,644 Very Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

John Mark Young is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd., bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Kestra Financial, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, and PNC Wealth Management. Young serves on the board of directors for Buckeye State Credit Union in Akron, Ohio. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm applies modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis in discretionary portfolio management while supporting clients with a broad range of financial services.

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.) Retirement income strategy

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Fee options

Fixed

Estate planning one-time fees: Will $600, Trust $1,500, Deed fees vary by state; Financial Planning one-time fee from $250 to $5,000; Financial Peace University group class $250 per person.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.75% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commissions on sale of securities and insurance products by certain representatives are charged, but are not the primary source of compensation. Conflicts of interest disclosed.

Project-based

Financial Coaching custom budgets and Collegiate Funding Solutions charged at $250 per hour with time tracked; Bill Pay Service initial setup at $250 per hour.

Subscriptions

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

Location

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Wooster, OH

3524 Commerce Pkwy

Wooster OH 44691

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Ohio · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Kestra Financial, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Mansfield, OH

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

2021 - 2026 • 5 years

Wooster, OH

M.S. Howells & Co.

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Wooster, OH

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd.

2015 - 2021 • 6 years

Wooster, OH

Raymond James financial Services

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Wooster, OH

PNC Wealth Management

2012 - 2015 • 3 years

OH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 66

Wooster, OH

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Retirement income strategy Income planning Annuities General estate planning guidance Real estate investing
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Seville, OH

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Active portfolio management
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ChFC®, Series 63

Wadsworth, OH

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Long-term care insurance
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David P

Series 66

Wooster, OH

Fusion Planning LLC

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Life insurance needs analysis
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Stefan G

CFP®, Series 66

Wooster, OH

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James S

Series 63

Seville, OH

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