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John Michael Mendola

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. — Hood River, OR

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Hood River, OR

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Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

243

Across 125 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$433,120 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Low

About

John Mendola is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Hood River, Oregon. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2007, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Mendola is involved in fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Client services

Based on Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services negotiated per engagement; initial consultations and plan updates may have fixed fees.

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.90% annually (can be flat percentage, tiered schedule, or other break points as agreed)

Commissions

Clients may pay commissions on securities transactions when IARs are Registered Representatives of affiliated broker-dealer KSI; includes 12b-1 fees for mutual funds, insurance commissions, and other related compensation separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $350 per hour maximum (negotiable).

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 to $100,000 (minimums generally range in this interval and can be waived; varies by account option)

Location

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Hood River, OR

Hood River OR

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Oregon

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Kovack Securities, Inc

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Investments, Llc

2006 - 2007 • 1 year

Portland, OR

Disclosures

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Series 65

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